DescriptionAntivirals are agents used to treat the diseases caused by viruses such as warts and common colds. Show
Table of Common Drugs and Generic NamesHere is a table of commonly encountered antivirals, their generic names, and brand names:
Disease Spotlight: Viral Diseases
Agents for Influenza A and Respiratory VirusesDescription
The desired and beneficial action of agents for respiratory viruses is:
Agents for respiratory viruses are indicated for the following medical conditions:
Here are some important aspects to remember for indication of agents for respiratory viruses in different age groups: Children
Adults
Pregnant women
Older adults
Here are the characteristic interactions of agents for respiratory viruses and the body in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion:
The following are contraindications and cautions for the use of agents for respiratory viruses:
Use of agents for respiratory viruses may result to these adverse effects:
The following are drug-drug interactions involved in the use of agents for respiratory viruses:
Here are important nursing considerations when administering antiviral agents for influenza A and other respiratory viruses: Nursing AssessmentThese are the important things the nurse should include in conducting assessment, history taking, and examination:
Here are some of the nursing diagnoses that can be formulated in the use of these drugs for therapy:
These are vital nursing interventions done in patients who are taking antiviral agents for respiratory viruses:
Here are aspects of care that should be evaluated to determine effectiveness of drug therapy:
Agents for Herpes and CytomegalovirusesDescription
The desired and beneficial action of agents for herpes virus and CMV is:
Agents for herpes virus and CMV are indicated for the following medical conditions:
Here are the characteristic interactions of agents for herpes virus and CMV and the body in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion:
The following are contraindications and cautions for the use of agents for herpes virus and CMV:
Use of agents for herpes virus and CMV may result to these adverse effects:
The following are drug-drug interactions involved in the use of agents for herpesvirus and CMV:
Here are important nursing considerations when administering antiviral agents for herpesvirus and CMV: Nursing AssessmentThese are the important things the nurse should include in conducting assessment, history taking, and examination:
Here are some of the nursing diagnoses that can be formulated in the use of these drugs for therapy:
These are vital nursing interventions done in patients who are taking antiviral agents for respiratory viruses:
Here are aspects of care that should be evaluated to determine effectiveness of drug therapy:
Agents for HIV and AIDS (Antiretroviral Drugs)Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorsDescription
The desired and beneficial action of this antiretroviral drug is:
Nonnuceloside reverse transcriptase inhibitors are indicated for the following medical conditions:
Here are the characteristic interactions of nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and the body in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion:
The following are contraindications and cautions for the use of nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors:
Use of nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors may result to these adverse effects:
The following are drug-drug interactions involved in the use of nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors:
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)Description
The desired and beneficial action of this antiretroviral drug is:
NRTIs are indicated for the following medical conditions:
Here are the characteristic interactions of nonnucleoside NRTIs and the body in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion:
The following are contraindications and cautions for the use of NRTIs:
Use of NRTIs may result to these adverse effects:
The following are drug-drug interactions involved in the use of NRTIs:
Protease InhibitorsDescription
The desired and beneficial action of this antiretroviral drug is:
Protease inhibitors are indicated for the following medical conditions:
Here are the characteristic interactions of nonnucleoside NRTIs and the body in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion:
The following are contraindications and cautions for the use of protease inhibitors:
Use of protease inhibitors may result to these adverse effects:
The following are drug-drug interactions involved in the use of protease inhibitors:
Fusion InhibitorDescription
The desired and beneficial action of this antiretroviral drug is:
Fusion inhibitors are indicated for the following medical conditions:
Here are the characteristic interactions of fusion inhibitors and the body in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion:
The following are contraindications and cautions for the use of fusion inhibitors:
Use of fusion inhibitors may result to these adverse effects:
CCR5 Coreceptor AntagonistDescription
The desired and beneficial action of this antiretroviral drug is:
CCR5 coreceptor antagonists are indicated for:
Here are the characteristic interactions of CCR5 coreceptor antagonists and the body in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion:
The following are contraindications and cautions for the use of CCR5 coreceptor antagonists:
Use of CCR5 coreceptor antagonists may result to these adverse effects:
The following are drug-drug interactions involved in the use of CCR5 coreceptor antagonists:
Integrase InhibitorsDescription
The desired and beneficial action of this antiretroviral drug is:
Integrase inhibitors are indicated for:
Here are the characteristic interactions of integrase inhibitors and the body in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion:
The following are contraindications and cautions for the use of integrase inhibitors:
Use of integrase inhibitors may result to these adverse effects:
The following are drug-drug interactions involved in the use of integrase inhibitors:
Nursing Considerations for Antiretroviral DrugsHere are important nursing considerations when administering antiretroviral drugs: Nursing AssessmentThese are the important things the nurse should include in conducting assessment, history taking, and examination:
Here are some of the nursing diagnoses that can be formulated in the use of these drugs for therapy:
These are vital nursing interventions done in patients who are taking antiretroviral drugs:
Here are aspects of care that should be evaluated to determine effectiveness of drug therapy:
Anti-Hepatitis B and C AgentsDescription
The desired and beneficial action of this anti-hepatitis drug is:
Anti-hepatitis agents are indicated for:
Here are the characteristic interactions of anti-hepatitis agents and the body in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion:
The following are contraindications and cautions for the use of anti-hepatitis agents:
Use of anti-hepatitis agents may result to these adverse effects:
The following are drug-drug interactions involved in the use of anti-hepatitis agents:
Nursing ConsiderationsHere are important nursing considerations when administering anti-hepatitis drugs: Nursing AssessmentThese are the important things the nurse should include in conducting assessment, history taking, and examination:
Here are some of the nursing diagnoses that can be formulated in the use of these drugs for therapy:
These are vital nursing interventions done in patients who are taking anti-hepatitis drugs:
Here are aspects of care that should be evaluated to determine effectiveness of drug therapy:
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For which symptoms will the nurse monitor in a patient suspected of developing digoxin toxicity?Observe for signs and symptoms of toxicity. In adults and older children, first symptoms of toxicity usually include abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, bradycardia, and other arrhythmias. In infants and small children, first signs of overdose are usually cardiac arrhythmias.
Which patient assessment findings would the nurse associate with potential digoxin toxicity?Signs of toxicity include blurred vision, nausea, and visual impairment (such as seeing green and yellow halos). A low potassium level can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity. If a patient has digoxin toxicity, severe bradycardia and even death can occur if not treated promptly.
Which answer would the nurse provide if asked how phenytoin works to control seizure?It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Which action of allopurinol would the nurse include in teaching a patient newly diagnosed with gout?Nursing care & patient teaching
If you have a patient taking allopurinol for chronic gout, you will need to monitor their renal and liver function during therapy, and encourage them to increase their fluid intake to help prevent formation of a kidney stone.
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