The Mechanism of Action of Which of the Following Drugs

question 23

Multiple Choice

The mechanism of action of which of the following drugs used to treat respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is not completely understood,but it is believed that the drug increases the mutation rate of the virus,leading to a growing number of viruses unable to replicate?

• A)Ribavirin
• B)Foscarnet
• C)Acyclovir
• D)Penciclovir

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