After medication teaching for a patient who is taking nevirapine (Viramune), which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of the teaching for Viramune?
a. Monitor for flulike symptoms.
b. Monitor for rash.
c. Observe urine color.
d. Report extremity pain.
ANS: B
Monitor for rash (especially first month) that may be life threatening and require stopping Viramune immediately.
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