Flash.Antimicrobial.Antivirals

Which antiviral drug is commonly used to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV)?

What is the primary indication for the administration of oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?

What common side effect should patients be informed about when taking ribavirin?

Which antiretroviral drug class works by inhibiting the enzyme reverse transcriptase, preventing viral RNA from being converted to DNA?

Which precaution should be considered for patients taking efavirenz (an NNRTI)?

What is a significant drug interaction concern with protease inhibitors?

When should patients be advised to take the antiviral valacyclovir for best results?

For which viral infection is lamivudine primarily prescribed?

What is the primary nursing consideration when administering ganciclovir?

Which antiviral is known to cause a “black box” warning for lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis?

Which administration instruction is crucial for patients taking didanosine?

What is a significant side effect associated with indinavir, a protease inhibitor?

Which antiviral medication requires an acidic environment for best absorption and can be affected by antacids?

When administering intravenous acyclovir, which crucial nursing action helps prevent renal complications?

Which instruction is vital for patients taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV treatment?

What significant side effect is associated with nevirapine, requiring frequent liver function monitoring?

What nursing consideration is crucial when administering the antiviral amantadine?

Which precaution is vital for pregnant individuals when considering antiviral therapy?

How should raltegravir, an integrase strand transfer inhibitor, be administered in relation to antacids?

What nursing action is essential for patients with HIV/AIDS to prevent opportunistic infections?