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Pharmacology of Antibacterial Agents and Immune System Review

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What is the main purpose of antiviral drugs in the treatment of influenza?

To boost the immune system response

To prevent the spread of the virus to others

To cure the virus completely

To alleviate symptoms and reduce the duration of illness (correct)

Which antiviral drugs are specifically mentioned for the treatment of herpes simplex infections of the eye?

Ganciclovir and zanamivir

Idoxuridine, vidarabine, and trifluridine (correct)

Cidofovir and foscarnet

Acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir

What is the primary function of HIV in relation to the immune system?

It helps in the production of antibodies

It attacks and weakens the immune system (correct)

It has no direct impact on the immune system

It boosts immune response against other diseases

What distinguishes pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) from post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regarding HIV prevention?

PrEP is taken before exposure to HIV, while PEP is taken after potential exposure. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of antiviral drugs used for treating HIV and influenza?

They prevent viral replication Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is specifically mentioned for fetal prophylaxis at 36 weeks of gestation?

Acyclovir Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would one be advised to take post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention?

After unprotected sexual intercourse with a partner of unknown HIV status Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of antiviral drugs used for treating CMV retinitis and acyclovir-resistant HSV infections?

They are used in immunocompromised patients Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between amantadine/rimantadine and oseltamivir/zanamivir in treating influenza?

The former group treats only symptomatic patients, while the latter is also used prophylactically. Signup and view all the answers