NURS 329 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY CONCEPTS II STUDY GUIDE 2026 Complete And Verified Study material) (33pages) LEARNEXAMS

Zidovudine (retrovir)-

â—‹ Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor

â–  Only one can be given IV intrapartum (need for this based on viral

load) → considered drug of choice in pregnancy

â—‹ Penetrates CSF

â—‹ Adverse effects:

â–  Hematologic toxicity

● Hold for Hgb below 5 gm/dL or 25% drop from baseline

● Hold for neutrophil count below 750 cells/mL