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Antiviral Treatment Options and Agents

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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?

Urinary tract infections

Hepatitis C infection (correct)

Bacterial pneumonia

Influenza treatment

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?

Pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hepatitis virus does Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) mainly target?

Hepatitis C virus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary class of antiviral agents that includes Boceprevir, Telaprevir, Simeprevir, and Sofosbuvir?

Protease inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin in treating viral infections?

Induces host cell enzymes that inhibit viral RNA translation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a therapeutic use of Ribavirin?

Treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus Signup and view all the answers

What are common adverse effects associated with Ribavirin therapy?

Bone marrow suppression and fatigue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for Ribavirin therapy?

Pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which hepatitis virus is commonly treated with Ribavirin in combination therapy?

Hepatitis C Virus Signup and view all the answers

Which interferon is commonly used in combination with Ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infections?

Peginterferon alfa-2a Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin?

Inhibiting guanosine triphosphate formation Signup and view all the answers

In which condition is Ribavirin used in combination with other direct-acting antivirals?

Chronic hepatitis C infections Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is associated with Ribavirin use?

Elevated bilirubin Signup and view all the answers

Why is Ribavirin contraindicated in pregnancy?

It is highly teratogenic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hepatitis viruses is known to cause chronic infection and can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma?

Hepatitis C virus Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin in treating HCV?

Which of the following is a therapeutic use of Ribavirin?

What is a common adverse effect associated with Ribavirin therapy?

Patients with which condition should avoid Ribavirin therapy due to contraindications?

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 mechanism of action of Ribavirin in treating viral infections?

Which of the following is a therapeutic use of Ribavirin?

What are common adverse effects associated with Ribavirin therapy?

Which of the following is a contraindication for Ribavirin 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?

What is the mechanism of action of Ribavirin?

In which condition is Ribavirin used in combination with other direct-acting antivirals?

Which adverse effect is associated with Ribavirin use?

Why is Ribavirin contraindicated in pregnancy?

Which of the following hepatitis viruses is known to cause chronic infection and can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma?

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