Antiviral Agents for the Treatment Test Bank; antivirals questions,answers explained.

Question 1: (see full question) For which of the following patients would treatment with acyclovir be most clearly indicated? A man who contracted hepatitis A virus (HAV) while on a tropical vacation A 77-year-old whose recent debilitating pain has been attributed to a herpes zoster infection Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpesviruses, including HSV, herpes zoster virus, Epstein-Barr virus, and CMV; it is not effective against hepatitis or RSV. Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 10: Antiviral Agents, pp. 143-144. Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 10: Antiviral Agents, p. 140. Question 2: (see full question) A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HIV. The client wants to know when they will be started on medication for their disease. What would be the nurse’s best response? if the client is diagnosed with HIV-associated liver disease if the client has a CD4 T-cell count less than 350 cells/mm3 The current guideline is to initiate treatment if the client develops an AIDS-defining illness or has a CD4 T-cell count less than 350 cells/mm3. Antiretroviral drug therapy is also ... (more) Question 3: (see full question) A patient with AIDS is being prepared for discharge. The nurse caring for the patient with AIDS knows the patient receives Agenerase. What dietary counseling will the nurse provide based upon the patient’s medication regimen? Limit sodium intake to 2 grams per day. Avoid high-fat meals while taking this medication Patients taking the protease inhibitor Amprenavir (APV) or Agenerase should be advised to avoid high-fat meals. High-fat meals decrease the blood concentration of this drug by 21%. ... (more) Question 4: (see full question) Which statement reflects the treatment of HIV infection? Treatment should be offered to only selected clients once they reach CDC category B - HIV symptomatic Treatment of HIV infection for an individual client is based on the clinical condition of the client, CD4 T cell count level, and HIV RNA (viral load). Although specific therapies vary, treatment of HIV infection for an individual client is based on three factors: the clinical condition of the client, CD4 T cell count level, and H ... (more) Question 5: (see full question) A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acyclovir. What is likely to be a priority nursing diagnoses for this client? Imbalanced Nutrition: More than body requirements related to drug adverse effects Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than body requirements related to drug adverse effects Common adverse effects of acyclovir and other antiviral drugs include anorexia, nausea, and vomiting, all of which can interfere with the ckient's nutritional intake. Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 10: Antiviral Agents, pp. 144-145. Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 10: Antiviral Agents, p. 150. Question 6: (see full question) An elderly patient is admitted to the medical floor with a fever, cough, sore throat, and stuffy nose. What virus should the nurse suspect this patient to have? Influenza Influenza is commonly called the