Open AccessNausea and Vomiting in HIV/AIDS
Author(s) -
Joyce K. Anastasi,
Bernadette Capili
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
gastroenterology nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.215
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1538-9766
pISSN - 1042-895X
DOI - 10.1097/sga.0b013e31820b256a
Subject(s) - nausea , vomiting , medicine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , intensive care medicine , antiretroviral therapy , quality of life (healthcare) , anesthesia , immunology , viral load , nursing
HIV infection has become a chronic illness with the availability of potent antiretroviral agents. Many of the agents used to manage HIV, however, have been associated with distressing symptoms such as nausea and vomiting posing challenges to maintain adherence to therapy and quality of life. This article highlights the mechanism, evaluation, and management of HIV-associated nausea and vomiting. Supportive symptom management information is also presented.