A Patient Is Receiving Cidofovir (Vistide)as Part of Treatment for a Viral

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Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving cidofovir (Vistide) as part of treatment for a viral infection,and the nurse is preparing to administer probenecid,which is also ordered.Which is the rationale for administering probenecid along with the cidofovir treatment?

• A) Probenecid has a synergistic effect when given with cidofovir,thus making the antiviral medication more effective.
• B) The probenecid also prevents replication of the virus.
• C) Concurrent drug therapy with probenecid reduces the nephrotoxicity of the cidofovir.
• D) The probenecid reduces the adverse gastrointestinal effects of the cidofovir.

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