The nurse is caring for a patient taking amprenavir (Agenerase). The nurse should advise the patient to avoid what vitamin supplement?
a. Calcium
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Thiamine
ANS: C
Because amprenavir contains high levels of vitamin E, much more than the recommended daily allowance, the patient should be warned against taking vitamin E supplements.
Calcium, vitamin D, and thiamine supplements are not contraindicated for patients taking amprenavir.
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