A patient who is HIV- positive has been
receiving medication therapy that includes zidovudine (Retrovir). However, the prescriber has decided to stop the zidovudine because of its dose-limiting adverse effect. Which of these conditions is the dose-limiting adverse effect of zidovudine therapy?
a. Retinitis
b. Renal toxicity
c. Hepatotoxicity
d. Bone marrow suppression
ANS: D
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