mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #278

A patient has been diagnosed with a viral infection. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #278

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient has been diagnosed with a viral infection. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?

    • A) Administering oseltamivir to inhibit viral replication
    • B) Administering ribavirin to inhibit viral replication
    • C) Administering cidofovir to inhibit viral replication
    • D) Administering interferon to stimulate antiviral immune response

    Answer: Administering oseltamivir to inhibit viral replication

    Explanation: Oseltamivir is effective against certain strains of influenza virus. Ribavirin is used to treat respiratory syncytial virus, while cidofovir is used to treat cytomegalovirus. Interferon is used to stimulate antiviral immune response but may have more side effects.