A pregnant woman who is HIV positive may transfer the HIV virus to the fetus. The nurse caring for the client anticipates that the client will receive which medication to treat potential vertical transmission of HIV?
a. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b. Zidovudine (AZT)
c. Isoniazid (INH)
d. Ethambutol (Myambutol)
ANS: B
Zidovudine is effective for preventing vertical transmission of HIV.
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