Chronic Illness NCLEX Questions Related

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Post exposure prophylaxis against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):

  • A. is probably not effective when commenced 36 hours post exposure
  • B. is administered intramuscularly
  • C. is generally well-tolerated by patients
  • D. when given, precludes the need for follow up serology
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: HIV PEP tolerable pills, not IM, works past 36 hours, needs serology, safe in pregnancy. Nurses dose this chronic shield easy.