Quiz for:
Lecture on Acyclovir

Question 1

What is a major side effect of Acyclovir when administered intravenously?

Question 2

What does Acyclovir mimic to interfere with viral DNA synthesis?

Question 3

Which types of herpesviruses is Acyclovir primarily used against?

Question 4

What is the primary function of Acyclovir?

Question 5

What is the primary reason Acyclovir does not act as a chemotherapy agent?

Question 6

How can resistance to Acyclovir develop in viruses?

Question 7

What is the significance of timing in the administration of Acyclovir?

Question 8

What is a common method to minimize renal damage associated with Acyclovir use?

Question 9

Which enzyme is required to activate Acyclovir?

Question 10

For which virus can Acyclovir be used at high concentrations?

Question 11

Acyclovir specifically targets which type of cells?

Question 12

Which type of herpesvirus is also known as the Varicella virus?

Question 13

Why does Acyclovir not inhibit DNA synthesis in healthy cells?

Question 14

What is the mechanism by which Acyclovir causes defective viral DNA?

Question 15

When is Acyclovir most effective?