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 indicate that he has understood the patient teaching?
A) "Zidovudine (AZT) inactivates the virus and prevents recurrence of the disease."
B) "Zidovudine (AZT) therapy may result in the development of AZT-resistant strains."
C) "Zidovudine (AZT) slows the progression of the disease but does not cure it."
D) "Zidovudine (AZT) prevents the occurrence of opportunistic infections.
C
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