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BSN 315 Pharm II Week 12 Antivirals Exam Graded A+ 2024

Antiviral Chemistry & Chemotherapy’s current antiviral agents FactFile (2nd edition): DNA viruses Hugh J Field1 * and Erik De Clercq2 1Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK 2Rega Institute for Medical Research, Leuven, Belgium *Corresponding author: E-mail: Although most of the recent attempts to develop new antiviral agents have been focussed on RNA viruses (in particular, HIV and hepatitis C virus), a few new compounds are now awaiting thei...

ANTIVIRAL AND HIV MEDS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 The nurse is administering intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) to a patient with a viral infection. Which administration technique is correct? a. Infuse intravenous acyclovir slowly, over at least 1 hour. b. Infuse intravenous acyclovir by rapid bolus. c. Refrigerate intravenous acyclovir. d. Restrict oral fluids during intravenous acyclovir therapy. Ans. A A patient who is diagnosed with genital herpes is taking topical acyclo...

Antiviral and Antiretroviral Therapy Oseltamivir is approved for the prevention and treatment of influenza in persons 1 year and older. The drug inhibits viral replication and shortens duration of influenza. It should be started within 48 hours of influenza symptoms. Patient Safety Hydration is important while taking oseltamivir. : Acyclovir is a synthetic purine nucleoside analog and is the drug of choice to treat infections caused by members of the herpesvirus family. Acyclovir inhi...

Directions To complete this assignment, download the study worksheet. As you study the material for the week, research and answer the following multiple- choice questions. When the worksheet is done, enter your responses in the Week 6 Quiz by Sunday 11:59pm MT. You do not need to submit this form, just complete the Quiz using the answers that you have researched. Questions 1. When prescribing intravenous acyclovir, the nurse practitioner knows that: 2. A 13-year old male with moderately pe...

This document includes detailed slides and images on: •Distinguishing Gram-positive from Gram-negative bacteria. •Differences between bacteriostatic and bactericidal drugs. •A table of antibiotics with mnemonics and quirky graphics for easy memorization. •Visual concepts with links to YouTube videos for better retention. •It also covers commonly asked antiviral and antifungal medications, along with the general treatment for TB.

Chapter 06 Antivirals and Antiretrovirals Visovsky Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition Exam Questions With Answers...

1. The nurse explains why viruses are so difficult to treat when making what statement? a. Viruses are contained inside the human cell and cannot be destroyed without destroying the cell. b. Release of interferons by the host cell makes the virus replicate more quickly allowing the virus to spread. c. Drugs exist to treat all viral infections but they carry serious adverse effects and the benefit often does not outweigh the risk. d. Individual antiviral drugs are often effective in treating ...

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology II Prep U Chapter 58: Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Motility, Ch. 57: Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (Karch) - Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions, Pharmacology Antibiotics and Antivirals, Chapter 52: Exam A nurse is caring for a client with pseudomembranous colitis. The health care provider has prescribed loperamide HCl to the client. How does the nurse know that the drug has been effective? - answerDiarrhea is resolved. acid rebound - answerrefl...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is obtaining the medication history of a client who is to start acyclovir. The nurse discovers this client is currently taking theophylline. The nurse should question the use of acyclovir due to which contraindication? a. Increases the risk for acyclovir toxicity b. Increases the risk of seizures in clients with respiratory problems c. Increases serum level of theophylline in clients taking theophylline d. Incr...