A client with AIDS is taking an antiretroviral medication. The client complains of nausea, fever, severe diarrhea, and anorexia
Which of the following medications would the nurse determine to be most effective to relieve the anorexia, as well as to stimulate the client's appetite? 1. Megestrol (Megace)
2. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
3. Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
4. Abacavir (Ziagen)
1. Megestrol (Megace)
Rationale:
Megestrol (Megace) and dronabinol (Marinol) are often ordered to increase the client's appetite and promote weight gain. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is an anti-infective medication, and zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) is an antiretroviral agent. Abacavir (Ziagen) is a potent inhibitor of reverse transcriptase.
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