Tami?u Is a Common Medication Given for In?uenza Treatment

question 22

Multiple Choice

Tami?u is a common medication given for in?uenza treatment. It works by protecting and blocking sialic acid molecules on the surfaces of host cells and in?uenza virus envelopes as they leave the cell. Which statement re?ects the mechanism of Tami?u's action?

• A) Tami?u blocks protein synthesis of the viral genome.
• B) Tami?u interferes with the replication of +ssRNA from the -ssRNA genome of the ?u virus.
• C) Tami?u interferes with the release of the budding viruses from the infected host cells.
• D) Tami?u interferes with the metabolic properties of the virus.

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Definitions:

Correct Abbreviation

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Vasopressin

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates water retention in the kidneys and increases blood pressure.

Hyposecretion

A condition where a gland produces less of its hormone than the normal level, potentially leading to various disorders or symptoms.

T₄

Also known as thyroxine, it's a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that plays a crucial role in metabolism and energy regulation.