NURS 329 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY CONCEPTS II STUDY GUIDE 2024 Complete And Verified Study material) (33pages) LEARNEXAMS
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Zidovudine (retrovir)-
○ Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
■ Only one can be given IV intrapartum (need for this based on viral
load) → considered drug of choice in pregnancy
○ Penetrates CSF
○ Adverse effects:
■ Hematologic toxicity
● Hold for Hgb below 5 gm/dL or 25% drop from baseline
● Hold for neutrophil count below 750 cells/mL
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