A patient has been diagnosed with cytomegalovirus (CMV). Which of the following drugs would be ineffective in the treatment of this disease?

A) Ribavirin (Rebetol)
B) Ganciclovir (Cytovene) IV
C) Foscarnet (Foscavir) IV
D) Valganciclovir hydrochloride (Valcyte)


A
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Ribavirin is administered to treat respiratory syncytial virus. Ganciclovir, foscarnet, and valganciclovir are used in the treatment of CMV.

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