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arivle123

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Antiviral drugs have limited use because they are effective against only a small number of specific viral infections. The nurse would expect antiviral drugs to be used for which infection? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  B) Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
  C) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
  D) Rotavirus
  E) Rhinovirus

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer antiviral therapy. The nurse integrates knowledge of this therapy, administering the drugs cautiously to clients with which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hepatic impairment
  B) Renal impairment
  C) Diabetes
  D) Low blood cell count
  E) Hypertension


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
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Antiviral drugs are used in the treatment or prevention of infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2, herpes zoster, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and hepatitis B and C. They are not used for rotavirus or rhinovirus infections.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Antivirals should be used cautiously in clients with renal impairment, low blood cell counts, history of epilepsy (rimantadine), and history of respiratory disease (zanamivir).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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