anti retroviral drugs for HIV

Question 1

zidovudine (retrovir, AZT

Answer 1

inhibits DNA and viral replication
first line antiretrovirals to treat HIV infection for short term care
suppressed bone marrow resulting in anemia
parentheses
agranulocytosis - neutropenia and thrombocytopenia
assess for lactic acidosis, hyperventilation nausea and abdominal pain