Chapter 10: Antiviral Agents

Question 1

In assessing a patient, a viral cause might be suspected if the patient was diagnosed with

Answer 1

The common cold

Question 2

Virus infection have proved difficult to treat because they

Answer 2

Inject themselves into human cells to survive and to reproduce

Question 3

Naturally occurring substances that are released in the body in response to viral invasion are called

Answer 3

Interferons

Question 4

Herpes viruses cause a broad range of conditions but have not been identified as the causative agent in

Answer 4

Leprosy

Question 5

Which of the following would be an important teaching point for the patient receiving an agent to treat herpes virus or CMV

Answer 5

Drink plenty of fluids to decrease the drug’s toxic effects on the kidneys.

Question 6

HIV selectively enters which of the following cells

Answer 6

Helper T-cells

Question 7

Nursing interventions for the patient receiving antiviral drugs for the treatment of HIV probably would include

Answer 7

Monitoring renal and hepatic function periodically during therapy.

Question 8

Locally active antiviral agents can be used to treat

Answer 8

Warts