HIV & AIDS Related Drugs NCLEX Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed

HIV & AIDS Related Drugs NCLEX Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed A patient with HIV is prescribed tenofovir. What should the nurse monitor for? A) Kidney function and bone density B) Signs of liver toxicity C) Peripheral neuropathy D) Severe hypertension Which HIV medication class works by preventing the virus from entering CD4 cells? A) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) B) Entry inhibitors C) Protease inhibitors (PIs) D) Integrase inhibitors A patient is prescribed efavirenz as part of their ART regimen. What is an important teaching point? A) "Take this medication with a high-fat meal to increase absorption." 2 B) "Take this medication at bedtime to reduce central nervous system side effects." C) "This medication is safe to use during pregnancy." D) "If you experience vivid dreams, stop taking the medication immediately." A patient taking lopinavir/ritonavir reports nausea and diarrhea. What is the best nursing advice? A) "Stop taking the medication until the symptoms resolve." B) "Take the medication with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects." C) "Decrease fluid intake to prevent further diarrhea." D) "These side effects mean the medication is not working." A nurse is reviewing medications with a patient on ART. Which statement indicates correct understanding? A) "Taking all my medications as prescribed helps prevent drug resistance." B) "I can take herbal supplements without consulting my doctor." C) "Once my viral load is undetectable, I no longer need ART." D) "I should take my medications only when I start feeling sick." A patient with HIV is prescribed zidovudine. Which lab value should be closely monitored? 3 A) Hemoglobin levels and white blood cell count B) Liver enzyme levels C) Blood glucose levels D) Serum calcium levels Which class of HIV drugs blocks the integration of viral DNA into the host genome? A) Protease inhibitors B) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) C) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) D) Integrase inhibitors A pregnant woman with HIV is prescribed ART. Which medication should be avoided due to teratogenic effects? A) Lamivudine B) Tenofovir C) Efavirenz D) Dolutegravir 4 A patient taking a protease inhibitor should be advised to avoid which of the following? A) High-protein foods B) Grapefruit juice C) Dairy products