Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Nicholas Andreou

Theme: Antivirals

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Zidovudine	I	Ganciclovir
B	Tamiflu (oseltamivir)	J	None
C	Indinavir	K
D	Amantadine	L
E	Ribavirin	M
F	Aciclovir	N
G	Raltegravir	O
H	Famciclovir	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. Can be used for the treatment of influenza A, but does not work against influenza B.

 

2. Neuraminidase inhibitor.

 

3. Used for the treatment of a Rhinovirus infection.

 

4. For the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C infection, NICE recommends the combination of interferon-α and which other antiviral drug?

 

5. A patient with known AIDS presents to the casualty with a brief history of fever, fits, headaches and hemiparesis. Following investigations, including an urgent PCR on CSF, you diagnose viral encephalitis. Immediate IV treatment is initiated.  

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. D

2. B

3. J

4. E

5. F