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Exam 3 Antiviral Drugs Flashcards

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Acute Virus is

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rapid onset, quick recovery

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Chronic Virus is

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periods of exacerbations and remissions

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Where do viruses reproduce?

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Only within a living cell (uses cell material)

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Antiviral drugs are often

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Toxic to all cells of body

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Antiviral drugs work

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against viral infections

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Antiretrovirals work

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Drugs that work against HIV and AIDS (Retroviruses)

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Antiviral Drugs Action

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  1. Interfere with the viruses ability to replicate
  2. Some inhibit DNA replication
  3. Some prevent entry into host cell
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Antiviral Drugs are useful in treating:

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  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in transplant patients
  • Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2
  • HIV
  • Influenza A and B
  • RSV
  • Hepatitis B and C
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Antiviral Drugs examples

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Acyclovir
Amantadine
Tamiflu
Ribavarin

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Acyclovir is used for treating

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Herpez Simplex, Zoster

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Amantadine is used for treating

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Influenza A, Parkinson’s

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Tamiflu is used for treating

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Influenza A and B

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Ribavarin is used for treating

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Hepatitis C and RSV

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Adverse Reactions for antiviral drugs

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GI symptoms:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Other reactions:
Headache, rash, fever, insomnia

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Antiretroviral Action

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Drugs work at different areas of the life cycle of the virus to slow down its progression

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HIV that causes AIDS is considered a

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retrovirus

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what is sed in the treatment of HIV and AIDS infections

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Antiretroviral drugs

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Examples of Antiretrovirals

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Abacavir 
Didanosine 
Efavirenz 
Nelfinavir 
Stavudine 
Zidovudine
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Adverse Reactions Antiretroviral drugs

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GI Reactions:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, altered taste

Other Reactions:
Headache, fever, rash , chills, numbness/tingling around mouth or peripherally

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Nursing Process antivirals

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  1. Patient may have serious infection that causes a decrease in their natural defenses
  2. With life-threatening viral infections, patient may be concerned about diagnosis and prognosis = allow patient time to talk
  3. It is important that the medications are taken as prescribed
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Antivirals and antiretrovirals are not a _____ for viral infections and _______________________.

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  1. Cure

2. Do not prevent the spread of the virus to others

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Patient Teaching Antivirals and Antiretrovirals

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Take full course of meds
Report adverse reactions
Monitor for signs of infection
Increased temp, sore throat, lethargy

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