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maychende

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A health care provider reads in the medical record that a patient is receiving valacyclovir (Val-trex). Review the following viral infections, and select the one that the health care provider ex-pects to see in the patient's history.
 
  a. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis
  b. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  c. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
  d. Herpes genitalis

Question 2

Which of the following laboratory tests should be monitored at least weekly in a patient receiving ganciclovir (Cytovene)?
 
  a. Serum albumin and total protein
  b. Serum electrolytes and blood glucose
  c. Neutrophil and platelet counts
  d. Amylase and lipase


fatboyy09

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

ANS: D
Valacyclovir is a prodrug form of acyclovir that is indicated in the oral treatment of herpes zoster and recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Ganciclovir can cause a potentially fatal neutropenia, which is the most common dose-limiting effect of the drug. It can also cause thrombocytopenia, resulting in the need to monitor neutro-phil and platelet counts at least weekly during therapy.


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maychende

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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