A client is recently diagnosed with HIV and a highly antiretroviral therapy is started. After the first week of therapy, the patient complains of headache, dizziness, and nightmares. Which one of the following anti-retroviral drugs is most likely associated with these symptoms?
Correct Answer: Efavirenz.
Description: Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Side effects include rash, dizziness, confusion, headache, and nightmares.
Options A and C: Lamivudine and Tenofovir side effects includes headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, or trouble sleeping.
Option D: Saquinavir can cause headache, nausea, diarrhea, and photosensitivity.
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