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Which of the Following Is True of Acyclovir

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Which of the following is true of acyclovir?


A) It works by inhibiting replication of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) .
B) It should be taken on an empty stomach because food affects the drug's absorption.
C) The antiviral action of acyclovir includes herpes simplex viruses types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) ,but it is not effective against varicella-zoster virus or Epstein-Barr virus.
D) The most common adverse effects associated with oral acyclovir are anorexia and a funny taste in the mouth.

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