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What is the primary mechanism of action of most antiviral drugs?
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?
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?
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?
Why are viruses difficult to treat compared to bacteria?
When should antiviral drugs be administered for optimal blood levels?
When should antiviral drugs be administered for optimal blood levels?
Why do most antiviral drugs target replication of the virus?
Why do most antiviral drugs target replication of the virus?
Which antiviral drug is effective against only influenza A viruses?
Which antiviral drug is effective against only influenza A viruses?
Which antiviral medication is a synthetic nucleoside analogue used to suppress the replication of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV?
Which antiviral medication is a synthetic nucleoside analogue used to suppress the replication of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV?
Which antiviral drug has a longer half-life and causes fewer central nervous system adverse effects compared to Amantadine?
Which antiviral drug has a longer half-life and causes fewer central nervous system adverse effects compared to Amantadine?
Which antiviral drug is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of initial and recurrent episodes of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV?
Which antiviral drug is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of initial and recurrent episodes of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV?
Which antiviral drug is not recommended by the CDC for flu prevention or treatment?
Which antiviral drug is not recommended by the CDC for flu prevention or treatment?
Which antiviral drug is available in oral, topical, and injectable formulations?
Which antiviral drug is available in oral, topical, and injectable formulations?
What is a common contraindication for most antiviral drugs used to treat non-HIV viral infections?
What is a common contraindication for most antiviral drugs used to treat non-HIV viral infections?
In which group are Amantadine and Famciclovir contraindicated?
In which group are Amantadine and Famciclovir contraindicated?
Why is Ribavirin contraindicated in pregnant women?
Why is Ribavirin contraindicated in pregnant women?
What is an adverse effect of antiviral drugs due to the difficulty of selective killing of viruses?
What is an adverse effect of antiviral drugs due to the difficulty of selective killing of viruses?
Which antiviral drug should not be used by pregnant women or their male sexual partners due to its teratogenic potential?
Which antiviral drug should not be used by pregnant women or their male sexual partners due to its teratogenic potential?
