The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Acquired Immunodeficiency

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who is on antiretroviral therapy. The client complains of nausea, fever, severe diarrhea, and anorexia. Which of the following prescribed medications does the nurse anticipate in order to relieve the anorexia and stimulate the client's appetite? Select all that apply.

A) Dronabinol (Marinol)
B) Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
C) Abacavir (Ziagen)
D) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
E) Megestrol (Megace)