Antivirals

According to the pharmacologic profile for antivirals, what is the primary use for acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir?

For which condition are the antiviral drugs oseltamivir, peramivir, and zanamivir primarily used?

What is the indicated use for the antiviral agents cidofovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir, and foscarnet?

What is the sole indicated use for the antiviral drug vidarabine mentioned in the text?

What is the general mechanism of action for most antiviral agents as described in the text?

What is the primary contraindication mentioned for the use of antiviral agents?

Which antiviral agent is explicitly mentioned as an exception to the rule that requires dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment?

What are the two potential adverse effects of acyclovir that are highlighted under the 'Precautions' section?

The antiviral drug Foscarnet is associated with an increased risk of which serious adverse event?

What is the potential outcome of using acyclovir concurrently with other drugs that cause similar adverse reactions?

To maintain therapeutic serum drug levels, what is the recommended administration schedule for most systemic antiviral agents?

What instruction should be given to a patient regarding the duration of their antiviral medication course?

What is a critical piece of information to convey to a patient about the effect of antiviral medications on virus transmission?

According to the 'Evaluation/Desired Outcomes' section, the length of time for complete resolution of a viral infection depends on which two factors?

Which group of antiviral drugs is indicated for the treatment and prevention of oral-facial herpes simplex?

For a patient prescribed ophthalmic antiviral medications, what specific assessment should be conducted and how often?

What is the nursing assessment recommendation for a patient using a topical antiviral agent?

Which of the following is listed as a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient taking antiviral medication?

What potential nursing diagnosis is specifically related to the effects of viral infections on the skin?

What should a patient taking antiviral medication be instructed to do if their symptoms do not improve?

In addition to managing herpes virus infections, acyclovir and valacyclovir are also used for the management of what other condition?

Which of the following antiviral drugs is specifically indicated for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis?

Besides treatment, what is the other indicated use for docosanol in managing oral-facial herpes simplex?

According to the 'Precautions' section, which antiviral agent does not typically require a dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment?

Which antiviral medication is specifically noted to increase the risk of seizures?

Concurrent use of acyclovir with other nephrotoxic drugs may lead to what additive effect?

What is the primary reason given for administering most systemic antiviral agents 'around the clock'?

To prevent the spread of a virus, what is a crucial precaution that patients on antiviral therapy should be taught?

What is the recommended first step in the nursing assessment of a patient before initiating antiviral therapy?

What is the primary desired outcome of antiviral therapy as stated in the text?

Which antiviral medication is used primarily for the prevention of influenza infections?

Famciclovir is an antiviral agent indicated for the management of which two conditions?

Valacyclovir is an antiviral agent indicated for the management of which three conditions mentioned in the text?

What are the two conditions for which acyclovir is indicated as a management therapy?

What is the fundamental principle of action for the majority of antiviral agents listed?

The text lists 'Previous hypersensitivity' as a contraindication for antiviral agents. In practical terms, what does this mean for patient care?

The 'Potential Nursing Diagnoses' section lists 'Impaired skin integrity (Indications).' What does this imply about the conditions being treated?

What is the most likely clinical reason for the patient teaching instruction to 'continue taking medication... for full course of therapy, even if feeling better'?

What specific instruction is provided in the 'Patient/Family Teaching' section regarding the application of topical or ophthalmic antiviral preparations?

The 'Evaluation/Desired Outcomes' section states that the time for complete resolution depends on the 'organism and site of infection.' What does this imply about antiviral therapy?

For what primary purpose is the antiviral agent peramivir used?

The antiviral drug foscarnet is indicated for the treatment of which condition?

What is a key difference in the precautions between zanamivir and most other antivirals mentioned in the text?

What general nursing assessment should be performed both before and throughout therapy for all patients on antivirals?

For a patient receiving ophthalmic antivirals, how frequently should eye lesions be assessed?

What is the therapeutic goal of administering most systemic antiviral agents 'around the clock'?

A patient on antiviral medication asks if they are no longer contagious. Based on the text, what is the correct advice to provide?

According to the 'Patient/Family Teaching' section, what should a patient do if the symptoms of their viral infection do not improve?

The length of time required for the complete resolution of a viral infection is partly dependent on which factor related to the pathogen itself?

What is the specified use for the antiviral agent penciclovir?