A 17-year-old man has severe pneumonia, and he receives a diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia. On further evaluation, he is tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). He tests positive, and he begins taking zidovudine, saquinavir, and ritonavir.
- What is the action of zidovudine?
- What is the action of saquinavir?
- What is the rationale for the administration of ritonavir with saquinavir and zidovudine?
- What testing should the patient have prior to beginning saquinavir and ritonavir therapy?
- What patient teaching does the nurse provide about HIV and antiretroviral therapy?