Question 1

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class.
-Didanosine

Accepted Answer

A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor 
A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor D

Question 2

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class.
-Atazanavir

Accepted Answer

A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor 
A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor C

Question 3

The only drug in the fusion inhibitor class is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) abacavir 
B) enfuvirtide 
C) fosamprenavir 
D) efavirenz 
A) abacavir 
B) enfuvirtide 
C) fosamprenavir 
D) efavirenz B

Question 4

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class.
-PEG-intron

Accepted Answer

A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor 
A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor

Question 5

All of the following are classes of antiretrovirals except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) 
B) protease inhibitors (PIs) 
C) acyclic phosphonate nucleotide analogue 
D) fusion inhibitors 
A) nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) 
B) protease inhibitors (PIs) 
C) acyclic phosphonate nucleotide analogue 
D) fusion inhibitors

Question 6

Abacavir is an ingredient in the triple antiretroviral therapy that combines it with zidovudine and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) didanosine 
B) lamivudine 
C) emtricitabine 
D) saquinavir 
A) didanosine 
B) lamivudine 
C) emtricitabine 
D) saquinavir

Question 7

The FDA requires the manufacturer of _____ to provide a black box warning in the package labeling regarding reports of fatal and nonfatal intracranial hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

A) acyclovir 
B) tipranavir 
C) saquinavir 
D) lopinavir 
A) acyclovir 
B) tipranavir 
C) saquinavir 
D) lopinavir

Question 8

Why is it important to initiate drug therapy within a certain time period after exposure to a virus or onset of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) A virus is able to replicate at an increased speed within the first 12 hours,so it's important to try to stop it before then. 
B) Severity of the infection and symptoms are reduced only when drug therapy is initiated within 1 to 2 days. 
C) If the patient is given antivirals within the first 24 hours,the immune system can make enough antibodies to fight the virus. 
D) Initiation of antiviral drug therapy is not as important as is getting enough rest when symptoms begin. 
A) A virus is able to replicate at an increased speed within the first 12 hours,so it's important to try to stop it before then. 
B) Severity of the infection and symptoms are reduced only when drug therapy is initiated within 1 to 2 days. 
C) If the patient is given antivirals within the first 24 hours,the immune system can make enough antibodies to fight the virus. 
D) Initiation of antiviral drug therapy is not as important as is getting enough rest when symptoms begin.

Question 9

Antiviral medications are effective against all viruses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class.
-Nevirapine

Accepted Answer

A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor 
A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor

Question 11

There are eight steps in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ is associated with fatal liver toxicity and the FDA has required changes in the package labeling to warn of this adverse effect.

Accepted Answer

A) Nevirapine 
B) Efavirenz 
C) Delavirdine 
D) Fosamprenavir 
A) Nevirapine 
B) Efavirenz 
C) Delavirdine 
D) Fosamprenavir

Question 13

Which drug is not U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved for herpes infections but is commonly prescribed for its treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Valacyclovir 
B) Cidofovir 
C) Acyclovir 
D) Foscarnet 
A) Valacyclovir 
B) Cidofovir 
C) Acyclovir 
D) Foscarnet

Question 14

Despite persistent education worldwide about preventing the spread of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS),what may be a cause of increased cases?

Accepted Answer

A) Translating the importance to other countries has proven difficult because of language barriers. 
B) New strains of AIDS have developed because of increased global travel,proving it difficult to contain and fight. 
C) Lack of customary standards of living across the world varies widely,leaving the doors open to the development of AIDS. 
D) Cases have actually begun to decline,so education has had a vast impact. 
A) Translating the importance to other countries has proven difficult because of language barriers. 
B) New strains of AIDS have developed because of increased global travel,proving it difficult to contain and fight. 
C) Lack of customary standards of living across the world varies widely,leaving the doors open to the development of AIDS. 
D) Cases have actually begun to decline,so education has had a vast impact.

Question 15

Antiretroviral therapy is a life-long commitment and requires strict adherence to treatment regimens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class.
-Zanamivir

Accepted Answer

A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor 
A) Interferon 
B) NNRTI 
C) PI 
D) NRTI 
E) Neuraminidase inhibitor

Question 17

Efavirenz is teratogenic and classified in Pregnancy Category _____.

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) X 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) X

Question 18

_____ would be prescribed for the treatment of H1N1 and H3N3 strains of influenza,but some strains may be resistant.

Accepted Answer

A) Rimantadine 
B) Oseltamivir 
C) Penciclovir 
D) Telbivudine 
A) Rimantadine 
B) Oseltamivir 
C) Penciclovir 
D) Telbivudine

Question 19

Which of the following factors will not influence the outcome of antiviral therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Virus's ability to remain dormant in host 
B) Timing of drug therapy initiation 
C) Antiviral drug regimen 
D) Ability of the virus to penetrate the PNS 
A) Virus's ability to remain dormant in host 
B) Timing of drug therapy initiation 
C) Antiviral drug regimen 
D) Ability of the virus to penetrate the PNS

Question 20

AIDs "cocktails" are made up of _____ or more medications.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 
B) 2 to 3 
C) 3 or more 
D) none of the above 
A) 1 to 2 
B) 2 to 3 
C) 3 or more 
D) none of the above

Exam 36: Treatment of Viral Infections

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class. -Didanosine

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class. -Atazanavir

The only drug in the fusion inhibitor class is _____.

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class. -PEG-intron

All of the following are classes of antiretrovirals except _____.

Abacavir is an ingredient in the triple antiretroviral therapy that combines it with zidovudine and _____.

The FDA requires the manufacturer of _____ to provide a black box warning in the package labeling regarding reports of fatal and nonfatal intracranial hemorrhage.

Why is it important to initiate drug therapy within a certain time period after exposure to a virus or onset of symptoms?

Antiviral medications are effective against all viruses.

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class. -Nevirapine

There are eight steps in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)life cycle.

_____ is associated with fatal liver toxicity and the FDA has required changes in the package labeling to warn of this adverse effect.

Which drug is not U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved for herpes infections but is commonly prescribed for its treatment?

Despite persistent education worldwide about preventing the spread of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS),what may be a cause of increased cases?

Antiretroviral therapy is a life-long commitment and requires strict adherence to treatment regimens.

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its corresponding class. -Zanamivir

Efavirenz is teratogenic and classified in Pregnancy Category _____.

_____ would be prescribed for the treatment of H1N1 and H3N3 strains of influenza,but some strains may be resistant.

Which of the following factors will not influence the outcome of antiviral therapy?

AIDs "cocktails" are made up of _____ or more medications.

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

Drug Interactions and Medication Errors

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