Antiviral drugs have limited use because they are effective against only a small number of specific viral infections. The nurse would expect antiviral drugs to be used for which infection? Select all that apply
A) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
B) Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
C) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
D) Rotavirus
E) Rhinovirus
Ans: A, B, C
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Antiviral drugs are used in the treatment or prevention of infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2, herpes zoster, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and hepatitis B and C. They are not used for rotavirus or rhinovirus infections.
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