antivirals Flashcards
1
Q
action of antivirals
A
inhibit viral replication
2
Q
indications of antivirals
A
herpes simplex
HIV
influenza A and B
chronic hepatitis C
3
Q
what are the most common routes of antiviral administration
A
oral or IV
4
Q
what are the most common adverse reactions of antivirals
A
GI disturbances (NVD)
5
Q
contraindications of antivirals
A
CHF, seizures, or renal disease
6
Q
examples of antivirals
A
acyclovir, valacyclovir, oseltamivir
7
Q
what is the common suffix among antivirals
A
vir (like virus, get it?)
