Question 1

Which statement about antiviral drugs is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Antiviral drugs kill viruses by altering viral DNA 
B) Antiviral drugs work by stopping viral replication. 
C) Antiviral drugs alter the host immune system. 
D) Antiviral drugs are considered virucidal. 
A) Antiviral drugs kill viruses by altering viral DNA 
B) Antiviral drugs work by stopping viral replication. 
C) Antiviral drugs alter the host immune system. 
D) Antiviral drugs are considered virucidal.

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of an allergic or anaphylactic response to an antiviral drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Nausea 
B) Insomnia 
C) Intolerance to fatty foods 
D) Swelling of the face or throat 
A) Nausea 
B) Insomnia 
C) Intolerance to fatty foods 
D) Swelling of the face or throat

Question 3

A patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection tells you that she has been only partially compliant with cART drugs because she is tired of taking so many pills. What is your best response?

Accepted Answer

A) "I will let your healthcare provider know so your regimen can be changed." 
B) "You need only take the drug regimen 50% of the time for it to be effective." 
C) "You can stop the drugs for a short 2-week "drug holiday" then resume them." 
D) "You should always take your drug therapy as prescribed or it may not be effective." 
A) "I will let your healthcare provider know so your regimen can be changed." 
B) "You need only take the drug regimen 50% of the time for it to be effective." 
C) "You can stop the drugs for a short 2-week "drug holiday" then resume them." 
D) "You should always take your drug therapy as prescribed or it may not be effective."

Question 4

A patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection taking antiretroviral therapy appears less depressed and more talkative. The patient tells you the drugs seem to be working, and she is certain she is now cured. What are your best responses? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) "You started the drug early enough to be cured." 
B) "Taking St. John's Wort will help you feel even better." 
C) "Taking the drug prevents more virus from being produced." 
D) "You are not cured of HIV; however, you will not be able to spread the virus." 
E) "You are having a good response to the drugs, so you can stop them for a while."
F)"HIV is not currently curable, but drug therapy slows the advance of the disease." 
A) "You started the drug early enough to be cured." 
B) "Taking St. John's Wort will help you feel even better." 
C) "Taking the drug prevents more virus from being produced." 
D) "You are not cured of HIV; however, you will not be able to spread the virus." 
E) "You are having a good response to the drugs, so you can stop them for a while."
F)"HIV is not currently curable, but drug therapy slows the advance of the disease."

Question 5

Which drug is the only approved treatment for RSV?

Accepted Answer

A) Ribavirin (Virazole) 
B) Cidofovir (Vistide) 
C) Foscarnet (Foscavir) 
D) Lamivudine (Epivir) 
A) Ribavirin (Virazole) 
B) Cidofovir (Vistide) 
C) Foscarnet (Foscavir) 
D) Lamivudine (Epivir)

Question 6

You are giving a patient who has hepatitis B an oral dose of the antiviral drug adefovir (Hepsera). What assessment should you perform before giving this drug to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Assess the respiratory rate and pulse. 
B) Assess for signs of abnormal bleeding. 
C) Assess for yellowing of the skin and sclera. 
D) Assess for signs of lower extremity edema. 
A) Assess the respiratory rate and pulse. 
B) Assess for signs of abnormal bleeding. 
C) Assess for yellowing of the skin and sclera. 
D) Assess for signs of lower extremity edema.

Question 7

A 2-year-old patient with respiratory syncytial virus is prescribed aerosolized ribavirin (Virazole). Which visitor should you ensure is not in the patient's room during the aerosol treatments?

Accepted Answer

A) 16-year-old brother 
B) 81-year-old grandmother 
C) 32-year-old pregnant mother 
D) 36-year-old father who has diabetes 
A) 16-year-old brother 
B) 81-year-old grandmother 
C) 32-year-old pregnant mother 
D) 36-year-old father who has diabetes

Which statement about antiviral drugs is true?

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of an allergic or anaphylactic response to an antiviral drug?

A patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection tells you that she has been only partially compliant with cART drugs because she is tired of taking so many pills. What is your best response?

A patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection taking antiretroviral therapy appears less depressed and more talkative. The patient tells you the drugs seem to be working, and she is certain she is now cured. What are your best responses? (Select all that apply.)

Which drug is the only approved treatment for RSV?

You are giving a patient who has hepatitis B an oral dose of the antiviral drug adefovir (Hepsera). What assessment should you perform before giving this drug to the patient?

A 2-year-old patient with respiratory syncytial virus is prescribed aerosolized ribavirin (Virazole). Which visitor should you ensure is not in the patient's room during the aerosol treatments?

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in Lpn Practice

Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration

Principles of Pharmacology

Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs

Anti-Infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents

Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems

Drugs Affecting Therenalurinary and Cardiovascular Problems

Drug Therapy for Central Nervous System Problems

Drug Therapy for Mental Health

Drugs for Pain Management

Anti-Inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems

Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System

Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation

Hormones and Drugs for Osteoporosis

Drug Therapy for Diabetes

Drugs for Ear and Eye Problems

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Exam 6: Antivirals and Antiretrovirals

Which statement about antiviral drugs is true?

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of an allergic or anaphylactic response to an antiviral drug?

A patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection tells you that she has been only partially compliant with cART drugs because she is tired of taking so many pills. What is your best response?

A patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection taking antiretroviral therapy appears less depressed and more talkative. The patient tells you the drugs seem to be working, and she is certain she is now cured. What are your best responses? (Select all that apply.)

Which drug is the only approved treatment for RSV?

You are giving a patient who has hepatitis B an oral dose of the antiviral drug adefovir (Hepsera). What assessment should you perform before giving this drug to the patient?

A 2-year-old patient with respiratory syncytial virus is prescribed aerosolized ribavirin (Virazole). Which visitor should you ensure is not in the patient's room during the aerosol treatments?

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in Lpn Practice

Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration

Principles of Pharmacology

Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs

Anti-Infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents

Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems

Drugs Affecting Therenalurinary and Cardiovascular Problems

Drug Therapy for Central Nervous System Problems

Drug Therapy for Mental Health

Drugs for Pain Management

Anti-Inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems

Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System

Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation

Hormones and Drugs for Osteoporosis

Drug Therapy for Diabetes

Drugs for Ear and Eye Problems

Over-The-Counter Products, Herbal and Alternative Drugs, and Vitamins and Minerals

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