RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 477 of 2368

Which statement by a client who is starting lamivudine-zidovudine for HIV shows that teaching was effective?

  1. "This medication cures HIV, so I can stop it when I feel well."
  2. "I will not get opportunistic infections while taking this medication."
  3. "I cannot transmit HIV through blood contact while taking this medication."
  4. "This medication does not cure HIV, and I can still spread the virus to others."
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Correct answer: "This medication does not cure HIV, and I can still spread the virus to others."

The drug does not cure HIV, infections can still occur, and transmission remains possible.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Antimicrobials: Subclass: Antiretrovirals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026