The nurse, who is providing education to a group of patients who are HIV positive, is discussing the various medications used to treat HIV infection. A patient asks the nurse about nevirapine (Viramune)
Which of the following statements by the nurse most accurately reflects the facts about nevirapine? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Some herbal preparations can reduce the levels of this drug."
b. "This agent can damage the liver, therefore liver function tests are needed periodically."
c. "Usually, no side effects occur when this medication is used alone."
d. "The drug must be dosed five times per day at evenly spaced intervals."
e. "You should call your health care provider immediately if you develop a rash."
ANS: A, B, E
Some herbal preparations can reduce the levels of nevirapine, which can damage the liver. The patient should call the health care provider immediately if a rash develops.
Many side effect are associated with the use of nevirapine.
Nevirapine is dosed three times a day, not five times a day.
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