Ep 141 OER 3.14 Antivirals - Nursing Pharmacology

Free book is here at Summary 3.14 Antivirals Nursing Pharmacology Chapter 3.14 discusses antivirals, a medication class used to treat viral infections. It covers subclasses like antiherpes (e.g., acyclovir), antiinfluenza (e.g., oseltamivir), anti-hepatitis, and antiretrovirals (e.g., HIV treatment). These drugs inhibit viral replication at different stages, requiring timely administration. Important considerations include monitoring renal function, medication compliance, and potential side effects like fatigue. Multiple Choice Questions Which is a common use for acyclovir? a) Bacterial infections b) Genital herpes c) Fungal infections d) Hypertension How does oseltamivir work? a) Prevents protein synthesis b) Blocks virus release c) Inhibits cell wall synthesis d) Enhances DNA replication Which virus is treated with antiretrovirals? a) Influenza b) HIV c) Hepatitis d) Herpes What is a critical monitoring aspect for patients on antivirals? a) Blood pressure b) Renal function c) Heart rate d) Blood sugar When should oseltamivir be administered for best results? a) After 5 days of symptoms b) Within 48 hours of symptom onset c) Only if fever is present d) Anytime during the illness Answer Key b) Genital herpes b) Blocks virus release b) HIV b) Renal function b) Within 48 hours of symptom onset

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Ep 141 OER 3.14 Antivirals - Nursing Pharmacology is an episode from Memorizing Pharmacology Podcast: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Side Effects for Pharmacy and Nursing Pharmacology by Body System by Tony Guerra.

This episode is 11:16 long.

This episode was published on Oct 1, 2024.

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