The physician starts C.Q. on a regimen of Truvada (tenofovir and emtricitabine) and
efavirenz (Sustiva). What general information will you give C.Q. about ART therapy?
What will be an ideal response?
C.Q. needs to be instructed to:
• Take the drugs at specified intervals.
• Do not skip doses.
• Have an adequate supply of medication on hand so there is no interruption in dosing.
• Do not increase or decrease the number of pills you take.
• Follow meal and fluid requirements.
• If specific side effects occur, contact the provider.
• Store all drugs as instructed.
• Check with the provider before taking any OTC medication because of numerous interactions.
• Keep follow-up appointments for laboratory monitoring.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework was set up to measure the outcomes of:
a. WDNWPT. b. COAG. c. NSFATSIH. d. all of the above.
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