While Trying to Start an IV on a Patient, Kurt

question 63

Multiple Choice

While trying to start an IV on a patient, Kurt received a needlestick injury and blood exposure involving a patient with AIDS.He was immediately started on three different antiretroviral medications.The advantage of using combined therapy in this circumstance is

• A)the duration of treatment is much shorter.
• B)the drugs only work if given together.
• C)cost savings to the patient.
• D)this should prevent the emergence of drug-resistant microbes.

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