antivirals

Question 1

true or false: A virus cannot replicate on its own, must attach to a host cell and use host cells energy to synthesize protein, DNA and RNA

Answer 1

true

Question 2

a well functioning immune system wiill eliminate or destroy a virus

Answer 2

competent immune system

Question 3

Viruses controlled by antiviral therapy

Answer 3

Cytomegalovirus, hepatitis virus, herpes virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), influenza, respiratory syncytial virus

Question 4

what are some Characteristics of antiviral drugs

Answer 4

Can enter cells infected with virus
Interfere with viral nucleic acid synthesis/regulation
Some interfere with ability of virus to bind to cells
Some stimulate body’s immune system

Question 5

used to treat infections caused by viruses other than HIV

Answer 5

Antiviral agents

Question 6

treatment for recurrent chicken pox or shingles. Used within 24 hours of appearance, Used orally, topically or parenterally

Answer 6

Acyclovir

Question 7

used to treat infections caused by HIV and the virus that causes aids

Answer 7

Antiretroviral agents

Question 8

true or false: many drugs interact with antiviral agents

Answer 8

true

Question 9

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay: detects HIV exposure based on presence of antibodies

Answer 9

ELISA

Question 10

uses RNA as its genetic material, injects into host cell changing the genome of that cell

Answer 10

Retrovirus

Question 11

block synthesis of new viral DNA

Answer 11

Reverse transcriptase inhibitors

Question 12

prevent breakdown of protein chains to prevent viral replication

Answer 12

Protease Inhibitors

Question 13

prevents attachment to host cell

Answer 13

Fusion Inhibitors