Which medications are considered nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Abacavir sulfate (Ziagen)
b. Lamivudine (3TC) (Epivir-HBV)
c. Atazanavir (Reyataz)
d. Efavirenz (Sustiva)
e. Saquinavir (Fortovase)
ANS: A, B Abacavir sulfate (Ziagen) and lamivudine (3TC) (Epivir-HBV) are nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, or NRTIs.
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