A 5-year-old child has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).What statement by the mother indicates good understanding of medications used for this condition?
A) "When my child's pain increases, I double the recommended dosage of antiretroviral medication."
B) "Addiction is a risk, so I only use the medication as ordered."
C) "Doses of the antiretroviral medication are selected on the basis of my child's age and growth."
D) "By the time my child is an adolescent she will not need her antiretroviral medications any longer."

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Doses of antiretroviral medication to treat HIV infection for infants and children are based on individualized age and growth considerations.Antiretroviral medications are not administered for pain relief.Addiction is not a realistic concern with antiretroviral medications.Antiretroviral medications are still needed during adolescence.

A 5-Year-Old Child Has Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)