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Drug Interactions with Antiviral Drugs

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What is the primary mechanism of action of most antiviral drugs?

Stimulating the immune system to fight the virus

Preventing the virus from entering human cells

Directly killing the virus

Inhibiting replication of the virus (correct)

How should antiretroviral drugs be administered?

Without considering patient's nutritional status or vital signs

Based on patient's self-assessment

Before any nursing assessment is performed

After reading and understanding prescriber's orders (correct)

What should accompany drug therapy in patients receiving antiretroviral drugs?

Isolation from other patients

Comfort measures and supportive nursing care (correct)

Reduced fluid intake

Increased physical activity

Why are viruses difficult to treat compared to bacteria?

Because viruses replicate inside human cells Signup and view all the answers

When should antiviral drugs be administered for optimal blood levels?

Around the clock, as ordered Signup and view all the answers

Why do most antiviral drugs target replication of the virus?

Because stopping replication prevents further spread of the virus Signup and view all the answers

Which antiviral drug is effective against only influenza A viruses?

Rimantadine Signup and view all the answers

Which antiviral medication is a synthetic nucleoside analogue used to suppress the replication of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV?

Valacyclovir Signup and view all the answers

Which antiviral drug has a longer half-life and causes fewer central nervous system adverse effects compared to Amantadine?

Rimantadine Signup and view all the answers

Which antiviral drug is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of initial and recurrent episodes of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV?

Acyclovir Signup and view all the answers

Which antiviral drug is not recommended by the CDC for flu prevention or treatment?

Amantadine Signup and view all the answers

Which antiviral drug is available in oral, topical, and injectable formulations?

Acyclovir Signup and view all the answers

What is a common contraindication for most antiviral drugs used to treat non-HIV viral infections?

Severe drug allergy Signup and view all the answers

In which group are Amantadine and Famciclovir contraindicated?

Lactating women Signup and view all the answers

Why is Ribavirin contraindicated in pregnant women?

Teratogenic potential Signup and view all the answers

What is an adverse effect of antiviral drugs due to the difficulty of selective killing of viruses?

Toxicity affecting healthy cells Signup and view all the answers

Which antiviral drug should not be used by pregnant women or their male sexual partners due to its teratogenic potential?

Ribavirin Signup and view all the answers