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What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin in treating HCV?
What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin in treating HCV?
- Inhibits NS5B RNA polymerase (correct)
- Prevents viral replication by chain termination
- Blocks viral entry into host cells
- Enhances host immune response
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of Ribavirin?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of Ribavirin?
- Urinary tract infections
- Hepatitis C infection (correct)
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Influenza treatment
What is a common adverse effect associated with Ribavirin therapy?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Ribavirin therapy?
- Hypotension
- Hemolytic anemia (correct)
- Hypokalemia
- Peripheral neuropathy
Patients with which condition should avoid Ribavirin therapy due to contraindications?
Patients with which condition should avoid Ribavirin therapy due to contraindications?
Which type of hepatitis virus does Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) mainly target?
Which type of hepatitis virus does Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) mainly target?
What is the primary class of antiviral agents that includes Boceprevir, Telaprevir, Simeprevir, and Sofosbuvir?
What is the primary class of antiviral agents that includes Boceprevir, Telaprevir, Simeprevir, and Sofosbuvir?
What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin in treating viral infections?
What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin in treating viral infections?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of Ribavirin?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of Ribavirin?
What are common adverse effects associated with Ribavirin therapy?
What are common adverse effects associated with Ribavirin therapy?
Which of the following is a contraindication for Ribavirin therapy?
Which of the following is a contraindication for Ribavirin therapy?
Which hepatitis virus is commonly treated with Ribavirin in combination therapy?
Which hepatitis virus is commonly treated with Ribavirin in combination therapy?
Which interferon is commonly used in combination with Ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infections?
Which interferon is commonly used in combination with Ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infections?
What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin?
What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin?
In which condition is Ribavirin used in combination with other direct-acting antivirals?
In which condition is Ribavirin used in combination with other direct-acting antivirals?
Which adverse effect is associated with Ribavirin use?
Which adverse effect is associated with Ribavirin use?
Why is Ribavirin contraindicated in pregnancy?
Why is Ribavirin contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which of the following hepatitis viruses is known to cause chronic infection and can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma?
Which of the following hepatitis viruses is known to cause chronic infection and can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma?
