The client has acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and has just learned she is pregnant. She tearfully asks the nurse if her baby will die of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). What is the best outcome for this client?
1. The client will take penciclovir (Denavir) as prescribed.
2. The client will take tipranavir (Aptivus) as prescribed.
3. The client will take zidovudine (Retrovir) as prescribed.
4. The client will take indinavir (Crixivan) as prescribed.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Penciclovir (Denavir) is a topical medication used to treat herpes viruses
Rationale 2: Tipranavir (Aptivus) is an eyedrop used to treat herpes infection.
Rationale 3: A regime of oral zidovudine (Retrovir) will decrease the possibility of mother-to-baby transmission by 70%.
Rationale 4: Zidovudine (Retrovir), not indinavir (Crixivan), will decrease the possibility of mother-to-baby transmission by 70%.
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