The nurse is providing education to a group of patients who are HIV positive. The nurse is discussing the various medications used to treat HIV infection. A patient asks about nevirapine [Viramune]
Which statements by the nurse most accurately reflect the facts about nevirapine? (Select all that apply.) a. "Some herbal preparations can reduce the levels of this drug."
b. "This agent can damage the liver; there-fore, liver function tests are needed pe-riodically."
c. "Usually no adverse effects occur when this medication is used alone."
d. "The drug must be dosed five times per day at evenly spaced intervals."
e. "You should call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop a rash."
A, B, E
Some herbal preparations can reduce the levels of nevirapine, which can damage the liver. The patient should call the healthcare provider immediately if a rash develops. Many adverse effects are associated with the use of nevirapine. In adults, nevirapine is dosed once daily initially, not five times a day.
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