NR-566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family
Week 1-4 Midterm Exam Review
Why is Ribavirin combined with interferon for treatment of Hepatitis C?
Correct Answer:
needs combination therapy, ribavirin cannot do it by itself.
What is the black box warning for Ribavirin?
Correct Answer:
hemolytic anemia
With Ribavirin use in combination with protease inhibitor how long after treatment is stopped may cause birth control to be ineffective?
Correct Answer:
- months
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How do we treat CMV?
Correct Answer:
ganciclovir valganciclovir foscarnet cidofovir
What is the difference between HSV1 and HSV2?
Correct Answer:
HSV1 - mouth HSV2 - Perineal
What is Ganciclovir approved for?
Correct Answer:
CMV
What is the black box warning for Cidofovir?
Correct Answer:
Renal dialysis might be needed
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