The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who is antiretroviral therapy. The client complains of nausea, fever, severe diarrhea, and anorexia
Which prescribed medications does the nurse anticipate in order to relieve the anorexia and to stimulate the client's appetite?
Select all that apply.
A) Dronabinol (Marinol)
B) Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
C) Abacavir (Ziagen)
D) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
E) Megestrol (Megace)
Answer: A, E
Megestrol (Megace) and dronabinol (Marinol) are often ordered to increase client appetite and promote weight gain. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is an anti-infective medication, and zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) is an antiretroviral agent. Abacavir (Ziagen) is a potent inhibitor of reverse transcriptase.
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