PN 140 TEST 4 PHARMACOLOGY AND LABS

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.