Antiviral Drugs And Infections Trivia Quiz!

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Antiviral Drugs And Infections Trivia Quiz!

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1.

A well-functioning immune system will eliminate or effectively destroy viral replication this is why immunocompromised patients have frequent viral infections.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Each drug is specific to one virus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Which of the following Herpetic agents is not available in PO form?
- A.
  
  Acyclovir
- B.
  
  Valacyclovir
- C.
  
  Trifluridine
- D.
  
  Valgancyclovir
- E.
  
  None of the above
4.

Which drug selectively inhibits viral DNA synthesis?
- A.
  
  Zanamivir (relenza)
- B.
  
  Acyclovir (Zovirax)
- C.
  
  Abacavir (Ziagen)
- D.
  
  Zidovudine (Retrovir)
5.

Which is not an adverse/ side effect of Acyclovir (Zorivax)
- A.
  
  Tremors
- B.
  
  Delirium
- C.
  
  Burning
- D.
  
  Nephrotoxicity
- E.
  
  Bone marrow supression
6.

Which is not an indication for Acyclovir (Zorivax)
- A.
  
  HSV 1 / 2
- B.
  
  CMV
- C.
  
  Varicella
- D.
  
  HPV
- E.
  
  None of the above
7.

Acyclovir (Zorivax) has drug interactions with
- A.
  
  Cidofovir
- B.
  
  Streptozocin
- C.
  
  Atazanavir (Reyataz)
- D.
  
  None of the above
8.

Which of the following would be used for CMV retinitis and Acyclovir-resistant HSV 1 & 2 in immunocompromised patients
- A.
  
  Trifluridine
- B.
  
  Rimantadine
- C.
  
  Amantadine
- D.
  
  Foscarnet (Foscavir)
9.

Which of the following drugs has a max dose of 120mg/kg/d and a black box warning for seizures from mineral/electrolyte imbalance and toxicity in renal impaired patients?
- A.
  
  Amantadine
- B.
  
  Trifluridine
- C.
  
  Foscarnet (foscavir)
- D.
  
  None of the above
10.

Which of the following is not an anti-influenza agent?
- A.
  
  Amantadine (symmetrel)
- B.
  
  Rimantadine (Flumadine)
- C.
  
  Zanamivir (Relenza)
- D.
  
  Osteltamivir (Tamiflu)
- E.
  
  All of the above
- F.
  
  None of the above
11.

Amantadine and Rimantadine should be prescribed with Zanamivir because of a high level of resistance.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Zanamivir (Relenza) is available as
- A.
  
  IV
- B.
  
  Dry powder for inhalation
- C.
  
  PO
- D.
  
  Cream
13.

Which drug is prophylaxis and treatment for H1N1 (swine flu)?
- A.
  
  Amantadine ( Symmetrel)
- B.
  
  Zanamivir (Relenza)
- C.
  
  Rimantadine (Flumadine)
- D.
  
  None of the above
14.

What is the metabolism of Zanamivir (Relenza)?
- A.
  
  Liver
- B.
  
  Renal
- C.
  
  Feces
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
15.

Which drug should be administered with extreme caution to asthma/COPD patients because of possible bronchospasm?
- A.
  
  Zanamivir (Relenza)
- B.
  
  Acyclovir ( Zorivax)
- C.
  
  Cidofovir (Vistide)
- D.
  
  None of the above
16.

Lymphocytes make up 50 % of circulating WBCs and include T-cells that provide humoral immunity.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Which plays a critical role in HIV and are responsible for the release of cytokines?
- A.
  
  Helper T cells
- B.
  
  Memory Cells
- C.
  
  B Cells
- D.
  
  None of the above
18.

Memory T cells are produced by the activation of cytotoxic and helper T cells and suppressor T cells dampen the responses of T cells and B cells.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

B cells come from the bone marrow and differentiate into
- A.
  
  T cells
- B.
  
  Cytotoxic cells
- C.
  
  Plasma cells
- D.
  
  None of the above
20.

HIV attacks
- A.
  
  Memory T cells
- B.
  
  Helper T cells
- C.
  
  B cells
- D.
  
  All of the above
21.

B-cells produce antibodies after being stimulated by helper T cells.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

Which of the following best signifies the transition of HIV to AIDS?
- A.
  
  Ruptured helper T's release more HIV
- B.
  
  Lack of antibodies
- C.
  
  HIV invades and damages helper Ts
23.

Which of the following is not an opportunistic AIDS infection?
- A.
  
  Tuberculosis (TB)
- B.
  
  Candida albicans
- C.
  
  Herpes zoster
- D.
  
  None of the above
24.

Treatment of this disease requires multiple big gun antibiotics
- A.
  
  HPV
- B.
  
  MAC
- C.
  
  CMV
- D.
  
  None of the above
25.

HAART therapy must be started if CD4 count drops below 350 or symptoms appear.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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