A patient who is prescribed highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is flying to a wedding and will be gone for 1 day. He asks if he can skip his drugs that day to avoid showing them at the airport. What is your best response?

A. Encourage skipping the medications
B. Advise against skipping medications
C. Provide a travel exemption
D. Suggest taking half the usual dose

Skipping medications for a day is not recommended for a patient prescribed HAART. It is important to continue taking the prescribed medications to prevent treatment failure and potential HIV drug resistance.

Explanation:

Skipping medications for a day is not recommended for a patient prescribed highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). HAART involves a combination of different drugs to treat HIV/AIDS and prevent the virus from developing resistance. Even if the patient is traveling, it is important to continue taking the prescribed medications as skipping them can lead to treatment failure and potential HIV drug resistance. It is advised to carry the medications and necessary documentation while traveling to comply with airport regulations.