The nurse understands that which of the following medications is used in clients with AIDS to improve appetite and decrease weight loss?
a. medroxyprogesterone c. norepinephrine
b. progesterone d. megestrol acetate
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not used in clients with AIDS for this purpose.
B Incorrect: This is not used in clients with AIDS for this purpose.
C Incorrect: This is not used in clients with AIDS for this purpose.
D Correct: This is a common use for megestrol acetate.
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