A 40-Year-Old Patient Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)asks Why

question 40

Multiple Choice

A 40-year-old patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) asks why the new drug maraviroc (Selzentry) is not being prescribed for her.What is your best response?

• A) "This drug is very expensive and your insurance may not cover it."
• B) "This drug can cause birth defects and should not be prescribed for anyone who is pregnant or might become pregnant."
• C) "This drug is very toxic to the heart and lungs.It is prescribed only for patients who are young and have no other health problems."
• D) "This drug is not effective against all HIV subtypes and the HIV causing your infection does not have the target for this drug."

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