Chapter 10: Antivirals, Antiretrovirals, and Antifungal Medications

Chapter 10: Antivirals, Antiretrovirals, and Antifungal Medications

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which group of drugs limits the progression of HIV?

ANS:  A

Antiretrovirals are an important group of drugs that slow the growth or prevent the duplication of retroviruses; they are used to limit the advance of HIV and AIDS.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 180             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Antiretroviral Agents                       KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

2. A patient asks a nurse what an AIDS-related opportunistic infection is. Which should be the nurse’s reply?

ANS:  C

An opportunistic infection develops because of the damage to the body’s immune system, leaving the body unable to protect itself from certain other infections.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   p. 182             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Antiretroviral Agents                       KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

3. A patient comes into the clinic complaining of being exposed to a co-worker who has the flu. The patient is asymptomatic. What should the nurse anticipate the physician will order?

ANS:  A

Flumadine (rimantadine) is used for prophylaxis and treatment of illness caused by various strains of influenza virus.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   p. 177 | Table 10-1

OBJ:   1                    TOP:   Antiviral Medications

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Diagnosis

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

4. For cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, the nurse anticipates the physician will prescribe which type of medication?

ANS:  D

Some antiviral medications are helpful in treating patients with CMV retinitis.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 177 | Table 10-1

OBJ:   1                    TOP:   Antiviral Medications

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Diagnosis      MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

5. Which is Zovirax (acyclovir) indicated for the treatment of?

ANS:  B

Antiviral medications are used in patients with herpes zoster, herpes simplex, genital herpes, or varicella.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   pp. 177-178 | Table 10-1

OBJ:   1                    TOP:   Antiviral Medications                      KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:   NCLEX: N/A