18 Questions
Which type of virus infects both people and a variety of animal hosts?
Influenza A virus
Which virus infects only people?
Influenza B virus
Which virus is commonly associated with respiratory tract infections?
Respiratory syncytial virus
Antiviral drugs can be used as prophylactic agents?
True
Neuraminidase inhibitors have activity against both Influenza A and B viruses.
True
Antiviral drugs can be administered after 72 hours of onset of symptoms.
False
Oseltamivir: prodrug, administered orally , activated by hepatic esterases.
True
Amantadine and Rimantadine Activity against Influenza A viruses only.True or False
True
Which adverse effect is specifically associated with adefovir excretion in the urine?
Nephrotoxicity
What type of hepatitis B strains do adefovir dipivoxil have activity against?
activity against lamivudine resistant
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of adefovir dipivoxil?
Abdominal pain
What is the primary form of tenofovir that exhibits activity against HBV DNA polymerase and HIV reverse transcriptase?
Nucleotide analogue of adenosine
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with tenofovir use?
Abdominal pain
What is the primary activation process of tenofovir within the host cell?
Activation by host cell kinases to diphosphate form
Which strain of HBV does tenofovir exhibit activity against?
Entecavir resistant strain
What is the mode of action of efavirenz, etravirine, and rilpivirine?
Noncompetitive inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase
Which of the following correct commonly used Antiviral Drugs / Treatment of HIV Infection NNRTIs :
All of the above
What is the requirement for activation of HIV reverse transcriptase by efavirenz, etravirine, and rilpivirine?
No activation required
Test your knowledge about antiviral drugs and their use as prophylactic agents for viral respiratory tract infections caused by different viruses such as Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
