Question

Which information indicates the nurse has a good understanding about the mechanism of action for maraviroc?

A) It inhibits viral replication by blocking viral DNA synthesis.
B) It interferes with the fusion of HIV with the host cell membrane.
C) It stimulates the production of white blood cells to fight infection.
D) It enhances the activity of reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

Answer 1

Maraviroc interferes with the fusion of HIV with the host cell membrane.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse's understanding of the mechanism of action for maraviroc can be indicated by option B) It interferes with the fusion of HIV with the host cell membrane.

Maraviroc is a fusion inhibitor that works by binding to the CCR5 receptor on the surface of host cells, preventing the fusion of the HIV viral envelope with the host cell membrane. By blocking this fusion, maraviroc prevents HIV from entering the host cell and replicating.