Question

Pick an infection of interest to you (i.e. HIV, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, STD). 2. What is the incidence and prevalence of the infection in your state? 3. Pick one drug used in the treatment of the infection. a. Provide generic/trade name b. Drug class c. Mechanism of action d. Side effects (list 3) e. Nursing implications

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Answer 1

Human immuno virus:Incidence was reported is morethan 30,000 per year HIV cases and incident report is around 300 pepople is affected among 10000 people.

3.zidovudine

a)retrovir is the trade name of zidovudine.

b)NRTIs is the drug class of zidovudine

C)it will help to prevent the growth of hiv virus.

d)1.dyspnoea

2.anemia.

3.fatigue

4.anorexia.

e)1.provide oxygen administration if difficulty in breathing.

2.check vital signs.

3.check heamoglobin level weekly.

4.watch for sude effects.

5.provide patient and family education.

6.provide psychological support.