Question

a patient with hiv is taking a protease inhibitor. what lab tests should be monitored when a protease inhibitor has been ordered for this patient?
select one:
o a. a fasting blood sugar and 2 - hour postprandial blood sugar
o b. urine specific gravity and urine ph
o c. arterial blood gases and o2 saturation
o d. serum alanine aminotransferase and bilirubin

Explanation:

Protease inhibitors can cause liver - related side effects. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme found mainly in the liver, and bilirubin is a product of red blood cell breakdown that is processed by the liver. Monitoring these two can help detect liver dysfunction which may be caused by protease inhibitors.
Fasting blood sugar and 2 - hour postprandial blood sugar (option a) are more related to diabetes management. Urine specific gravity and urine pH (option b) are related to kidney function and urine composition. Arterial blood gases and O2 saturation (option c) are related to respiratory and acid - base balance.

Answer:

d. Serum alanine aminotransferase and bilirubin