A Patient Diagnosed with AIDS Complains of Nausea, Fever, Severe

question 40

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with AIDS complains of nausea, fever, severe diarrhea, and anorexia. Which medication would be the most effective to relieve the anorexia, as well as to stimulate the patient's appetite?

• A) megestrol (Megace)
• B) ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
• C) zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
• D) abacavir (Ziagen)

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Definitions:

Withdrawal

A physiological and psychological state characterized by symptoms that occur when stopping or drastically reducing the intake of a substance that was used regularly.

Tolerance

The reduced reactivity to an event with repeated experience.

Instinctive Behavior

Inherent actions or reactions that are performed without prior learning or experience, typically driven by genetic programming.

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired through direct observation, participation, or event involvement over time.