Which of the Following Factors Will Not Influence the Outcome

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors will not influence the outcome of antiviral therapy?

• A)Virus's ability to remain dormant in host
• B)Timing of drug therapy initiation
• C)Antiviral drug regimen
• D)Ability of the virus to penetrate the PNS

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Definitions:

Behavioral Medicine

An interdisciplinary field that focuses on developing and integrating behavioral and biomedical knowledge to promote health and reduce illness; overlaps with and is sometimes indistinguishable from health psychology.

Health Psychology

A subfield of psychology that emphasizes psychology’s role in establishing and maintaining health and preventing and treating illness.

Biomedical Factors

Aspects relating to the biological and medical influences on health and illness, including genetic predispositions and exposure to pathogens.

Cognitive Factors

Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.