Name: Tarig Babiker

Theme: Antivirals

 

OPTION LIST

 

A

Abacavir

I

Ibuprofen

B

Acyclovir

J

Interferon

C

Adefovir

K

Loviride

D

Amantadine

L

Ribavarin

E

Citalapram

M

Zidovudine

F

Doxacyclin

N

 

G

Foscarnet

O

 

H

Gancyclovir

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. An immunomodulator effective in HBV infection

 

 

2. Used for the treatment of severe, resistant herpes infections

 

 

3. The treatment of choice for CMV-induced hepatitis

 

 

4. A drug that is effective against influenza A but not influenza B

 

 

5. A purine nucleoside analogue that selects specifically for thymidine kinase

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. J

2. G

3. H

4. D

5. B