Antiviral Agents

Question 2

Influenza A/B:
- Common ending
- 2 drugs
- method of delivery
- unique contraindications/effects
- method of action

Answer 2

• mivir
• baloxivir marboxil (Xofluza), oseltamivir (tamiflu)
• varied, mostly oral
• possible effects on dopamine
• static: inhibit spread of virus

Question 3

Herpes & Cytomegalovirus:
- Common ending
- 2 drugs
- method of delivery
- unique contraindications/effects
- method of action

Answer 3

• clovir
• acyclovir, cytovine
• oral/IV
• basic + hair loss
• static: inhibit viral DNA replication

Question 4

HIV/AIDS:
- treatment plan
- method of action

Answer 4

• at least 3 drugs throughout lifecycle
• antiretroviral agents (inhibitors for various cellular functions)

Question 5

Name 3 types of inhibitors used in HIV/AIDS treatment

Answer 5

• nonnucleocide reverse transciptase inhibitors
• nucleocide inhibitors
• protease inhibitors

Question 6

Hep B/Hep C:
- common drugs
- type of action (static/cidal)
- unique contraindications/effects

Answer 6

• hepsera, harvoni
• static
• barrier contraceptives for women

Question 7

Locally active antivirals:
- common drugs
- area of admin
- nursing assessment

Answer 7

• zovirax, abriva
• topical
• monitor site of application