Deck 16: Antifungal Antiviral and Immunizing Agents

Question 1

The usual adult dose of griseofulvin is:

A) 200 mg daily
B) 500,000 mg daily
C) 500 mg bid
D) 500 mg daily

Answer 1

500 mg daily

Question 2

The common cold is called:

A) influenza
B) herpes simplex
C) coryza
D) varicella

Answer 2

coryza

Question 3

An antifungal drug that is frequently used for onychomycosis is:

A) Lamisil
B) Terazol
C) Diflucan
D) Mycostatin

Answer 3

Lamisil

Question 4

An antifungal drug that is virtually nontoxic, having few adverse effects, is:

A) fluconazole
B) nystatin
C) ketoconazole
D) terbinafine

Question 5

The usual dose of Famvir for herpes genitalis is:

A) 500 mg every 8 hours for 7 days
B) 125 mg bid for 5 days
C) 200 mg 5 times per day for 10 days
D) 10 mg daily for 7 days

Question 6

An antiviral drug that is also used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus is:

A) Epivir
B) Flumadine
C) Famvir
D) Zovirax

Question 7

Antiretroviral agents are used to treat:

A) herpes simplex
B) influenza
C) herpes zoster
D) HIV

Question 8

All of the following are examples of fungal infections except:

A) histoplasmosis
B) varicella
C) candida
D) tinea

Question 9

Women can minimize the risk of MTCT of HIV by all of the following except:

A) taking antiretroviral drugs during pregnancy
B) taking antiretroviral drugs during labor
C) breastfeeding
D) choosing caesarean section for delivery

Question 10

A solution of antibodies derived from the serum of animals immunized with specific antigens is called a(n):

A) vaccine
B) immune globulin
C) toxoid
D) antitoxin

Question 11

The usual adult dose of Tamiflu is:

A) 75 mg bid for 5 days
B) 5 mg bid for 5 days
C) 100 mg bid for 5 days
D) 75 mg daily for 5 days

Question 12

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for:

A) health care workers
B) prisoners
C) military personnel
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

The generic name for Retrovir is:

A) efavirenz
B) zidovudine
C) lamivudine
D) abacavir

Question 14

Severe, life-threatening hepatotoxicity has been reported in patients taking:

A) Zovirax
B) Mycostatin
C) Viramune
D) Sustiva

Question 15

Approximately half of all infectious diseases are caused by:

A) viruses
B) fungi
C) bacteria
D) parasites

Question 16

____ is an antiviral drug that is used for prevention and treatment of influenza A virus in adults, but is used only for prevention in children.

A) Acyclovir
B) Famciclovir
C) Rimantadine
D) Trifluridine

Question 17

All of the following are consideration prior to vaccination except:

A) the susceptibility of the patient
B) the risk of exposure to the disease
C) the patient's tolerance for the pain of the injection
D) the benefits and risks of the immunizing agent

Question 18

Preferred sites for IM injection for most immunizations are:

A) upper, outer quadrant of the gluteal region and deltoid
B) anterolateral aspect of the upper thigh and deltoid
C) upper, outer quadrant of the gluteal region and anterolateral aspect of the upper thigh
D) deltoid only

Question 19

People who can receive immunizations include all of the following except:

A) those with a febrile illness
B) those who are immunocompromised
C) those with hypersensitivity to vaccine components
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 20

Kidney stones are a potential adverse effect of:

A) Rescriptor
B) Norvir
C) Crixivan
D) Viracept

Question 21

AIDS drugs may prompt the onset of diabetes.

Question 22

Relenza is an inhaled drug that may be used as a substitute for influenza vaccine.

Question 23

All of the following immunizations should be given IM except:

A) MMR
B) DTaP
C) hepatitis B vaccine
D) PNEUMOVAX 23

Question 24

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
efavirenz

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 25

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
delavirdine

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 26

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
ketoconazole

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 27

Influenza vaccines are given during the fall of the year.

Question 28

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
fluconazole

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 29

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
acyclovir

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 30

There is no concern for people over the age of 50 contracting AIDS.

Question 31

There is no evidence of systemic toxicity in those using Fungizone.

Question 32

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
ritonavir

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 33

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
clotrimazole

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 34

Children with HIV infection should not receive immunizations.

Question 35

The use of antiretroviral drugs can prevent the transmission of HIV from person to person.

Question 36

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
penciclovir

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 37

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
terconazole

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 38

Zovirax is a powerful antiviral drug that will cure herpes in 7-10 days.

Question 39

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
famciclovir

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir

Question 40

Match the brand name to the drug's generic name.
miconazole nitrate

A)Zovirax
B)Diflucan
C)Monistat
D)Terazol
E)Famvir
F)Mycelex
G)Nizoral
H)Rescriptor
I)Denavir
J)Sustiva
K)Norvir