The nurse is caring for a patient whose condition has continued to decline on other antiviral medications and is now prescribed nevirapine (Viramune)
What other medications will the nurse assess for to avoid a drug–drug interaction with this new prescription? (Select all that apply.) A) Oral contraceptives
B) Protease inhibitors
C) St. John's wort
D) Ergot derivatives
E) Antiarrhythmics
A, B, C
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Effectiveness may be lessened if nevirapine is combined with hormonal contraceptives or protease inhibitors. St. John's wort should not be used with this drug or any nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors because a decrease in antiviral effects can occur. Antiarrhythmics are contraindicated when taking delavirdine, not nevirapine. Ergot derivatives are contraindicated with efavirenz, not nevirapine.
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