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Which of the following viruses is a retrovirus?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Which of the following drugs interrupts viral DNA replication?
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Which of the following viruses causes fever blisters or cold sores on the lips, mouth, and face?
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Which drug is used to prevent future viral outbreaks of genital herpes?
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When administering ganciclovir for Cytomegalovirus retinitis, what is the most important consideration?
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Which drug is used to treat Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in children?
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What is the most likely cause of severe upper abdominal pain in a client taking lamivudine?
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Which symptom may indicate the client is developing lactic acidosis?
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For which delayed hypersensitivity reaction should the nurse educate the client who has been taking efavirenz for about 1 week?
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Which drug is given subcutaneously for treatment of HIV?
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Match the following viruses with their associated conditions:
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Match the following drugs with their corresponding viruses they treat:
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Match the following drugs with their corresponding mechanisms of action:
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Match the following drugs with their correct prototypes:
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Match the following viruses with their correct transmission routes:
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Match the following symptoms with the correct conditions or side effects:
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Match the following drugs with their correct mechanisms of action:
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Match the following HIV drugs with their mechanisms of action:
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Match the following HIV drugs with their nursing considerations:
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True or false: Viruses are extracellular parasites.
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True or false: Retroviruses have DNA which must be converted to RNA first.
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True or false: HIV is a retrovirus.
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True or false: Acyclovir is prescribed to boost the activity of other drugs.
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True or false: Ganciclovir should be administered on an empty stomach when treating Cytomegalovirus retinitis.
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True or false: Ribavirin is a drug used to treat Influenza.
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True or false: Lamivudine is used to treat Chronic Hepatitis C.
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Lactic acidosis is a potential symptom of low granulocyte count.
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Lactic acidosis is a potential symptom of severe upper abdominal pain.
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The nurse should educate the client taking efavirenz for about 1 week about anaphylaxis as a delayed hypersensitivity reaction.
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