HIV

Question 1

What is the mode of action of nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs) e.g Truvada

Answer 1

Block HIV’s ability to convert RNA to DNA, impairing the virus’s ability to replicate

Question 2

What’s the mode of action of nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Answer 2

Prevent HIV aquarist ion by inhibiting HIV reverse transcriptase resulting in vial HIV DNA termination

Question 3

What are the side effects of Truvada (Tenofovir disoprixik fumerate:emtricitabine)

Answer 3

GI- abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting

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