A group of nursing students are reviewing information about antiviral agents. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a drug category used for treating viral infections? Select all that apply
A) Antiattachment
B) Antiretroviral
C) Antitranscription
D) Antireplication
E) Antiviral
Ans: B, E
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The drugs used to treat viral infections can be split into two categories: antiviral and antiretroviral agents.
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