Entry Inhibitors Medication Flashcards
What are Entry Inhibitors primarily used for?
Entry Inhibitors are primarily used for the treatment of HIV.
True or False: Entry Inhibitors prevent the virus from entering the host cell.
True
Name one class of Entry Inhibitors.
Fusion inhibitors.
What is the mechanism of action for Entry Inhibitors?
Entry Inhibitors block the virus from entering human cells.
Fill in the blank: One example of an Entry Inhibitor is ______.
Enfuvirtide.
List one common adverse effect of Entry Inhibitors.
Injection site reactions.
What route of administration is commonly used for Entry Inhibitors?
Subcutaneous injection.
True or False: Entry Inhibitors can be taken orally.
False
What should be monitored in patients taking Entry Inhibitors?
Signs of infection and injection site reactions.
What is the brand name of the Entry Inhibitor Maraviroc?
Selzentry.
True or False: Entry Inhibitors are effective against all strains of HIV.
False
What is the primary nursing indication for Entry Inhibitors?
Assessing for adherence to therapy and monitoring for side effects.
Fill in the blank: Entry Inhibitors may cause ______ in some patients.
Allergic reactions.
What is the role of nursing in the administration of Entry Inhibitors?
Educating the patient on proper injection technique.
Which Entry Inhibitor requires a tropism test before use?
Maraviroc.
What should patients be advised regarding the use of Entry Inhibitors?
To report any signs of severe allergic reactions immediately.
True or False: Entry Inhibitors can be used in combination with other antiretroviral medications.
True
What is a potential serious adverse effect of Entry Inhibitors?
Hepatotoxicity.
What is the recommended frequency of administration for Enfuvirtide?
Twice daily.
What is a common side effect of Maraviroc?
Cough.
Fill in the blank: Entry Inhibitors are part of the ______ class of antiretroviral therapy.
HIV entry inhibitor.
What is the importance of patient education regarding Entry Inhibitors?
To ensure adherence and understand potential side effects.
What type of reaction is common at the injection site for Enfuvirtide?
Erythema and pain.
True or False: Entry Inhibitors can be used as a first-line treatment for HIV.
False
What is the purpose of a tropism test?
To determine the type of HIV and suitability for Maraviroc.
What is the mechanism of action of Maraviroc?
It blocks the CCR5 co-receptor on CD4 cells.
What is the tropis test?
A blood sample, isolating the HIV from the plasma, then analyzing its genetic material (specifically the envelope gene) to see which co-receptor (CCR5 or CXCR4) the virus primarily uses to infect cells ( there must be a high viral load before the test can be performed)
