The primary purpose of agents for herpes viruses is to 1. ...

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The primary purpose of agents for herpes viruses is to
 
  1. inhibit HIV protease.
  2. prevent viral DNA synthesis.
  3. bind directly to reverse transcriptase DNA.
  4. create a defective DNA strand.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client receiving atazanavir (Reyataz). The nurse would observe for adverse effects of
 
  1. nausea.
  2. constipation.
  3. dizziness.
  4. increased urinary output.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Protease inhibitors for HIV inhibit HIV protease.
Rationale 2: Herpes antivirals prevent viral DNA synthesis.
Rationale 3: Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors for HIV bind directly to reverse transcriptase DNA.
Rationale 4: Nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors create a defective DNA strand.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Nausea is a common adverse effect of atazanavir (Reyataz) and similar protease inhibitors..
Rationale 2: Diarrhea, not constipation, is a common adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 3: Dizziness is not a common adverse effect of these medications.
Rationale 4: Increased urinary output is not an adverse effect.

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