The nurse is caring for a patient who has tested positive for infection with the human ...

The nurse is caring for a patient who has tested positive for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
 
  The patient has experienced several episodes of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia and now requires prophylaxis to help prevent recurrence. The nurse would expect which medication to be the preferred treatment option? a. Pentamidine isethionate aerosol (NebuPent), one treatment every 4 weeks
  b. Pentamidine (Pentam 300), PO daily for 2 weeks
  c. Pentamidine intravenous (IV) injection once a week for a month
  d. Pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine