What medication times should the nurse use in writing out a schedule for taking antiretroviral medication three times a day?
a. 8 AM - 2 PM - 8 PM
b. 8AM - 4PM - 12 AM
c. 8AM - 5PM - 1 AM
d. Be given with meals
ANS: C
Antivirals should be given around the clock to keep the therapeutic level of the ART at a constant level.
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