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Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Antiviral Agents
Influenza A
Influenza B
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Assess:
o Known history of allergy to antivirals
o History of liver or renal dysfunction
o Pregnancy or lactation
o Physical status
o Orientation and reflexes
o VS and lung sounds
True
May be asymptomatic
Fatigue
Nausea
Jaundice
If contracted during pregnancy can result in stillbirth,
brain damage, or birth defects.
Assess:
o History of allergy to antivirals
o Physical status
o Orientation and reflexes
o Skin (color, temperature, and lesions)
o Renal function tests
Assess:
o History of allergy to antivirals
o Physical status
o Level of orientation
o Skin (color, temperature, and lesions)
o Temperature to monitor for infections.
o Hepatic and renal function tests and CBC
You are caring for a patient that has been diagnosed with
herpes simplex and are given a prescription. What should you
teach this patient about taking their medication?
A. When applying the drug topically be sure to use absorbent
pads to decrease risk of exposure to the drug.
B. Warn the patient that GI upset, nausea, and vomiting are to
be expected.
C. Start taking the medicine as soon as possible to improve
effectiveness of antiviral activity.
D. Be sure to take most of the medication prescribed to
improve effectiveness of antiviral activity.
A. Fusion Inhibitor
Assess:
o History of allergy to adefovir, entecavir, or telbivudine
o Liver and renal function tests
o Physical assessment
o Temperature
o Level of orientation and reflexes
Assess:
o History of allergy
o Physical assessment
o Infected area, including location, size, and character of
lesions
o Signs of inflammation at the site of infection