Antivirals/Antiseptics (Cram)

True or false: Similar to antifungals, antivirals can be used topically or systemically

True

What are the three antivirals that are commonly encountered?

1. Interferon
2. Azidothymidine (AZT)
3. Trifluridine

Which antiviral is a topical ointment for treatment of herpes virus infections?

Acyclovir

Which antiviral is an animo acid that has been shown to have some anti–herpes virus effects in cats?

L-lysine

True or false: You should NEVER mix disinfectants/antiseptics together unless it is recommended by the manufacturer

True

Antiseptics come solutions, detergents, and powders. What is a term for an antiseptic that produces fumes to disinfect an area?

Fumigant

Which antiseptic is commonly used as a drying agent when it is combined with other antiseptics?

Isopropyl alcohol

Note: It comes in 99% or is diluted to 70%

Which catagory of antiseptic is bright pink and CANNOT be used on a patient, it is for cleaning surfaces only

Quaternary ammonium compounds

Which catagory of antiseptic is not often used in veterinary medicine do to its toxicity to cats?

Phenols

Which catagory of antiseptic includes iodine and chlorine (bleach)?

Halogens

Are people more likley to develop allergies to iodine or chlorine?

Iodine

What is iodine often combined with to potentiate its action?

Povidone

Other than providone iodine, which antiseptic is often used as a surgical scrub?

Chlorhexidine