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The nurse is discussing the risk of transmission of HIV to a pregnant woman who is concerned her baby will become infected. The nurse states that by following the prescribed treatment regimen transmission can be reduced by approximately ____.
 
  Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

Which regimen is part of protocol to reduce perinatal transmission of HIV?
 
  1. Intravenous zidovudine administered to the mother during the postpartum period
  2. Continuous infusion of zidovudine during labor.
  3. Intravenous zidovudine administered to the newborn for the first 3 days of life
  4. Oral zidovudine administered to the newborn for 12 weeks following delivery



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 70
Rationale: A reduction of approximately 70 in transmission from mother to infant was achieved in clinical trials in 1994 with a zidovudine regimen.
Global Rationale: A reduction of approximately 70 in transmission from mother to infant was achieved using antepartum pharmacotherapy in the mother followed by aggressive treatment of the newborn child.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Giving medication to the mother postpartum will not be effective in preventing transmission to the infant.
Rationale 2: Continuous infusion of zidovudine during labor is part of the protocol.
Rationale 3: Intravenous zidovudine administered to the newborn is not part of the regimen to prevent perinatal transmission of HIV.
Rationale 4: Oral zidovudine administered to the newborn for 6 weeks following delivery is part of the protocol.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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