NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which condition is ganciclovir and valganciclovir preferred treatment for?

  1. Cytomegalovirus

  2. Herpes cold sores

  3. Epstein-Barr virus

  4. Candidiasis in HIV

The correct answer is: Cytomegalovirus

Ganciclovir and valganciclovir are antiviral medications used to treat infections caused by the cytomegalovirus (CMV). CMV is a common virus that can cause serious complications in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV or undergoing organ transplantation. These medications work specifically by preventing the virus from replicating and spreading in the body. While they may also be effective against other viruses, such as herpes or Epstein-Barr virus, they are not typically the preferred treatment for those conditions. Candidiasis, an infection caused by a type of yeast, is also not typically treated with these medications as it is not caused by a virus. Therefore, the correct answer for which condition ganciclovir and valganciclovir are preferred treatment for is cytomegalovirus.

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