A patient who has been taking efavirenz (Sustiva) reports a sore throat, fever, and blisters. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
b. Document the report as the only action.
c. Remind the patient that these are symptoms of opportunistic infection.
d. Reassure the patient that these are common and expected side effects of the drug.
A
Efavirenz is a nonnucleotide analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). A sore throat, fever, different types of rashes, blisters, or multiple bruises are all signs of serious adverse effects of drugs from this class. The drug should be stopped and the prescriber contacted.
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