Truvada is a mix of what? - ANSWER: Tenofovir and Emtricitabine
Truvada (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.
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