Ch 40 (test 10)

Question 1

Antiviral agents

Answer 1

given to destroy a virus inside of a host cell (usually also kills the host cell).

Question 2

Acyclovir (Zovirax)

Answer 2

Herpes 1 and 2 drug

Question 3

VZV

Answer 3

vaccine for chicken pox (does not affect host cell!) might protect adults for shingles.

Question 4

Valtrex

Answer 4

for herpes zoster (Chicken pox) and genital herpes.

Question 5

drug types used for AIDS

Answer 5

1. Fusion inhibitor
2. Reverse transcriptase inhibitors
3. Protease inhibitors
4. Nucleosides

Question 6

Symmetrel

Answer 6

used to treat and prevent cold and flu

Question 7

Tamiflu

Answer 7

used to treat flue (first 2 days)

Question 8

Virazole

Answer 8

treats respiratory syncytial virus (aerosol)

Question 9

Relenza

Answer 9

treats flu in adults and children over 12. (first 2 days) (disk inhaler)