A patient will begin taking the protease inhibitor combination Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir). What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about dietary changes?
a. Consume a low-cholesterol diet.
b. Consume more acidic foods.
c. Take the pill on an empty stomach.
d. Take the pill with fatty foods.
ANS: A
Protease inhibitors generally cause elevations of cholesterol and triglycerides, so patients should be counseled to consume a low-fat diet.
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