C.Q. asks why she has to take so many drugs instead of a "big dose" of one drug. What would
you tell her?
What will be an ideal response?
Taking multiple drugs makes the ART more effective, decreasing HIV viral load level and increasing
the CD4 count. It also can slow the development of secondary infections and cancers. In ART,
patients are usually given three or more antiretroviral agents from different classes. There are
currently five classes of antiretroviral drugs: reverse transcriptase inhibitors; protease inhibitors;
fusion inhibitors; and the newest classes, entry inhibitor–CCR5 coreceptor antagonists and HIV
integrase strand transfer inhibitors.
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A) The nurse who has passed the NFLPN IV Therapy National Certification Assessment B) The nurse who has 4 years clinical experience in gerontology C) The nurse who has earned the respect of his or her coworkers D) The nurses who completed a 3-day seminar in managing a patient care unit
Which of the following would be the most user-friendly and appropriate source of drug information for a nurse?
A) Drug Facts and Comparisons book B) A nurse's drug guide C) A drug package insert D) The Physician's Drug Reference (PDR)
An elderly client states that she paid $10,000 to a "nice repairman" for fixing her broken window and fence. This is an example of elder abuse known as:
a. Violation of rights b. Exploitation c. Psychological abuse d. Neglect
Which statement about defense mechanisms is correct?
a. They are conscious reactions. b. They are only used by those who have anxiety. c. They relieve anxiety. d. They reflect the highest level of anxiety.