Exam (elaborations)
PN 140 TEST 4 PHARMACOLOGY AND LABS
- Course
- Institution
PN 140 TEST 4 PHARMACOLOGY AND LABS...
[Show more]
Content preview
Truvada is a mix of what? - ANSWER: Tenofovir and EmtricitabineTruvada (tenofovir and emtricitabine) - Pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Antiretroviral
Given to high risk; reduces the likelihood of HIV infection.
What is the action of Truvada? - ANSWER: hinders DNA synthesis, terminates
the chain, and attacks the nucleus
What are the side effects of Truvada? - ANSWER: Depression
- Headache
- Nausea.
- Diarrhea
- rash
- Feeling dizzy
- insomnia.
- Weakne
ss
, - abdominal ac
he.
- Cough
What are the side effects of Truvada? - ANSWER Reduced bone density and
renal failure.
What are the nursing considerations for Truvada? - ANSWER: Monitor viral
load and CD4.
- in PrE check for HIV in 12 weeks.
- Inform the patient that treatment does not prevent HIV transmission.
- monitor the CBC.
- Does not treat HIV.
Truvada + Raltegravir or Doluergravir - ANSWER: Post-exposure prophylaxis.
Antiretroviral
initiated within 72 hours of HIV exposure.
What is the action of truvada combined with raltegravir/doluergravir?
ANSWER inhibits HIV integrase, which is necessary for viral replication.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Mirror. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67096 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now