In dermatology, antivirals are commonly used to treat conditions such as genital herpes, shingles, and warts caused by HPV. Topical antivirals are usually used for localized skin infections, while systemic antivirals may be used for more severe or widespread infections. These drugs can be administered orally, topically, or intravenously depending on the severity of the infection.

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge on the antiviral agents used in dermatology, including their mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and drug interactions.

Successful completion of this quiz requires a good understanding of the different antiviral agents used in dermatology and their clinical applications. We encourage you to review the associated learning module before taking the quiz.

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Sources

  1. Bolognia JL: Dermatology, 4th ed; 2018.
  2. Stephen E Wolverton JJW: Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy 4th edn: Elsevier; 2020

  • Release Date: March 31 2023

  • Last Updated: March 31 2023

  • Time to complete: 30 minutes

  • Authors:

    • Dr. Zeinah Alhalees, MD, University of British Columbia.
    • Dr. Alreem Alnabti, MD, Sidra Medical and Research Center
    • Dr. Rahul Nanda, MD, McGill University.
    • Dr. Naif Aljahani, MD, Prince Sultan Military Medical City.
    • Dr. Elena Netchiporouk, MD, McGill University.