When packaged in the virus, the complex of nucleic acid and protein is known as the:

A young mother who has hepatitis B is under your care. Your main concern is to prevent the spread of the virus from infected cells to healthy ones. You would recommend (NCLEX/HESI/TEAS)

a. acyclovir.

b. Retrovir.

c. interferon.

d. Valtrex.

Assume a new enveloped RNA virus is causing an epidemic. Which of the following may be useful to manage the disease? Select all that apply.

a. Injectable antibodies

b. Interferons

c. Antibiotics

d. Nucleoside analogs

Compare and contrast production of viral proteins for dsDNA viruses and ssRNA+ viruses.

An accidental needle stick occurs during routine treatment of an HIV-positive patient who arrives at your clinic. Immediate administration of _______________ can block viral entry.

a. enfuvirtide

b. vapendavir

c. AZT

d. amantadine

Which component of a virus allows the virus to bind to and enter the host cell?

The SARS-CoV-2 virus (Covid-19) is an enveloped, icosahedral virus. What characteristics does the SARS-CoV-2 virus have?
a) The SARS-CoV-2 virus is round in shape with an outer lipid bilayer.
b) The SARS-CoV-2 virus is a complex-shaped virus with an outer lipid bilayer.
c) The SARS-CoV-2 virus is helical in shape and is considered a 'naked' virus.
d) The SARS-CoV-2 virus is round in shape and is considered a 'naked' virus.

NAME IT This virus family, normally associated with AIDS, may be useful for gene therapy.

Why do we classify viruses as obligatory intracellular parasites?