Viral Respiratory Tract Infections Quiz
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Which viral respiratory tract infections have treatments available?

  • Influenza A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (correct)
  • Influenza A and B, and coronavirus
  • Influenza A and B, and rhinovirus
  • Influenza A and B, and adenovirus
  • What is the preferred approach for immunization against influenza A?

  • Immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
  • Immunization against influenza A (correct)
  • Antiviral agents
  • Immunization against influenza B
  • How do neuraminidase inhibitors work?

  • By targeting the host's immune response
  • By blocking an enzyme called neuraminidase produced by the influenza virus (correct)
  • By stimulating the production of neuraminidase
  • By promoting the release of new viruses from infected cells
  • What are the adverse effects of neuraminidase inhibitors?

    <p>Nausea, Gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the therapeutic spectrum of adamantane derivatives?

    <p>Influenza A and B viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral respiratory tract infections have treatments available?

    <p>Influenza A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred approach for immunization against influenza A?

    <p>Immunization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of neuraminidase inhibitors?

    <p>Blocking an enzyme called neuraminidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antiviral spectrum of neuraminidase inhibitors?

    <p>Type A and type B influenza viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the adverse effects of adamantane antivirals?

    <p>Nausea and gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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