Chapter 88 HIV infections Q&A (1 of 24) Sample Questions

1. JPK is a 40-year-old Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patient who takes Lamivudine (3TC) in the morning, Tenofovir and Lopinavir/Ritonavir bid in the morning and at night. He is also using Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Recently, he has been diagnosed with hypertriglyceridemia. Why do you think did this happen?
  1. A. Drug interaction between Levothyroxine and Lamivudine.
  2. B. Drug interaction between Levothyroxine and HIV.
  3. C. Side effects of Lamivudine.
  4. D. Side effects of Lopinavir/Ritonavir.
Answer
Ans: D
Tips: CPS. Except for atazanavir, all Protease inhibitors are associated with hyperlipidemia side effect.