A 21-year-old male is being started on zidovudine (AZT) for treatment of HIV/AIDS. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates that he has understood the patient teaching?
A) "AZT inactivates the virus and prevents recurrence of the disease."
B) "AZT therapy may result in the development of AZT-resistant strains."
C) "AZT slows the progression of the disease but does not cure it."
D) "AZT prevents the occurrence of opportunistic infections."
C
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Zidovudine slows the progression of the disease but does not cure the disease. Zidovudine does not inactivate the virus. Zidovudine does not result in resistant strains. Zidovudine does not prevent the occurrence of opportunistic infections.
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