EAQ 12- CH 40 antiviral, week 4

The nurse observes that a patient has cold sores around the mouth. Which virus would have caused this condition?

Which microorganism is directly affected by acyclovir (Zovirax)?

which agent is used to treat most infections caused by herpes simplex viruses and varicella-zoster virus?

A patient has been diagnosed with genital herpes. Which drug will be used to treat and manage this infections?

The nurse is administering intravenous (IV) acyclovir to the patient. What will the nurse remember to ensure safe administration of drug?

A patient is receiving ribavirin (Virazole) for treatment of respiratory syncytial virus. According to the nurse, which are the appropriate routes to administer the prescription? Select all that apply.

The health care provider orders ritonavir for a patient who has acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The nurse would inform the patient about which adverse effect of ritonavir therapy?

A nurse receives a question from a patient about amantadine, and knows that the patient has which condition?

The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who has active herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Which precaution would the nurse suggest to the patient to ensure the newborn's safety?

A patient who is resistant to several antiretroviral therapies is prescribed maraviroc. Which substance in the patient's history would decrease the therapeutic effect of the drug?

Which nurse would not be assigned to treat a patient who is receiving ribavirin in an aerosol formulation?

A patient has been prescribed acyclovir. Which precautionary measure would the nurse implement to minimize kidney damage associated with this drug?

A patient is diagnosed with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. Which drug would the nurse expect to administer to this patient?

Which antiviral drug causes lipodystrophy as a major adverse effect?

Which antiviral drug is contraindicated patient who have an allergy to penciclovir?

Which antiviral drug is contraindicated in pregnant women because of its teratogenic properties?

Risk of which type of interaction is associated with the use of zidovudine along with acyclovir?

A patient who has undergone a hearth transplant contracts cytomegalovirus retinitis while undergoing cyclosporine therapy. Why might valganciclovir be a better choice of anticytomegalovirus retinitis therapy than ganciclovir sodium for this patient?

Which diagnostic results will the nurse monitor to evaluater the effectiveness of antiviral agents administered to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Infection?

Patient are advised to drink at least 48 oz of liquids everyday while taking indinavir to prevent which adverse effect of therapy?

The stool reports of a patient confirms gastroenteritis. Which viral infection would the nurse suspect patient to have? SATA

which statement by the nurse regarding aminoglycosides is accurate?

Which would be included in the instructions when teaching a patient about indinavir?

Which antiretroviral drug is classified as a fusion inhibitor?

A patient who has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome takes indinavir, zidovudine, maraviroc and zanamivir. which medication would the nurse administer in the morning before breakfast to maximize its effectiveness?

A patient is being treated with zidovudine for human immunodeficiency virus infection and is also prescribed ribavirin for respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV) infection. which problem would coadministration of these medication cause?

The health care provider is considering prescribing a patient ritonavir, a protease inhibitor. The patient tells the nurse about being recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. which action would the nurse take?

A patient is prescribed cidofovir to treat retinitis. After checking the patient medication history, the nurse finds that the patient also takes cyclosporine and asks the health care provider to change the prescription. which adverse effect is the nurse trying to prevent?

A patient is being discharged to continue with antiviral therapy for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome( AIDS) which information would the nurse provide to the patient to improve adherence to the antiviral therapy regimen?

Administration of indinavir may exacerbate which health problem?

The nurse is planning care for a patient who will be discharged home on intravenous ganciclovir for the treatment of cytomegalovirus. which information would the nurse include to prevent complications?

A patient is beginning treatment of hepatitis C with sofobuvir and leadipasvir (Harvoni). Which finding in the patients medical administration record would this medication to be contraindicated?

The health care provider has prescribed highly active anitetroviral therapy( HAART) for the treatment of a patient with a new diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus. which baseline data must be obtained prior to giving the first does and monitored?

Which cue noted in the assessment would require immediate health care provider notification for a patient receiving raltegravir for human immunodeficieny virus infection?

The nurse has instructed a paitent diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on the use of zidovudine. which patient statement demonstates a need for additonal teaching?

Which class of drugs necessitates adequate hydration in the patient to prevent drug toxicity?

A nurse reviewing the lab reports for a patinet with human immunodeficieny virus is taking zidovudine. Which finding in the patient suggests possibel drug-related adverse effect?

A patient with cytomegalovirus infection and renal insufficiency is to receive antiviral therapy. Which diagnostic results would the nurse monitor to prevent complications of the antiviral therapy prescribed for this patient?

a patient who has undergone a heart transplant contacts cytomegalovirus retinitis while receiving cyclosporine therapy. Which antiviral therapy for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis is contraindicated in this patient?

A patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) receives a change in therapy after developing a hump on the neck with retroviral therapy. The hump has diminished with the change in therapy. Which therapeutic agent was the patient switched to?

The nurse anticipates that which lab value indicates that a patient should begin prophylactic treatment for opportunistic infections?

Which precaution would the nurse implement for self-protection when a patient who has herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) needs to receive acyclovir?

Which is the primary assessment the nurse would make for a patient who is taking ganciclovir sodium?

A patient who is treated with zidovudine develops blistering, rashes, fever, and myalgia. Which intervention would the nurse perform?

A patient enters the emergency department with suspected influenza. Before administering the prescribed oseltamivir, which question would the nurse ask to determine if this treatment can be implemented?

Which parameter would the nurse assess prior to administering intravenous acyclovir 750 mg to a patient with herpes zoster?

Which laboratory test would the nurse obtain prior to administering the first dose of ribavirin to a female patient with respiratory syncytial virus?

The nurse is preparing to administer the third dose of intravenous remdesivir 100 mg to a patient with COVID 19. Which cure would cause the nurse to hold the dose and contact the provider?

Which is the dose-limiting toxicity of ganciclovir treatment?

A patient is diagnosed with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. Which drug would the nurse expect to administer to this patient?

Herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1)

Herpes zoster

Acyclovir

Genital Herpes

Acyclovir administration (IV)

Ribavirin route

Ritonavir adverse effect

Amantadine condition

HSV-2 precautions (pregnancy)

Maraviroc & St. John's Wort

Ribavirin & Pregnancy

Acyclovir & Kidney Damage

CMV retinitis treatment

Indinavir adverse effect

Penciclovir allergy & famciclovir

Ribavirin & Pregnancy

Zidovudine & Acyclovir Interaction

Valganciclovir vs Ganciclovir

HIV Treatment Effectiveness

Indinavir & Hydration

Viral Gastroenteritis

Aminoglycosides & Warfarin

Indinavir dosage instructions

Enfuvirtide