A young adult female patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive has a new prescription for efavirenz (Sustiva).Which information is most important to include in the medication teaching plan?

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Efavirenz can cause fetal anomalies and should not be used in patients who may be pregnant.The drug should not be used during pregnancy because large doses could cause fetal anomalies.Once-a-day doses should be taken at bedtime (at least initially)to help patients cope with the side effects that include dizziness and confusion.Patients should be cautioned about driving when starting this drug.Patients should be informed that many people who use the drug have reported vivid and sometimes bizarre dreams.

A Young Adult Female Patient Who Is Human Immunodeficiency Virus