Explore topic-wise MCQs in Virology.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Virology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Relenza is an anti-influenza drug.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

The mutations in the M2 gene is responsible for drug resistance in influenza A virus.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Which of the following cannot be treated by antiviral drugs?

A. Tuberculosis
B. Smallpox
C. Hepatitis
D. Warts
Answer» B. Smallpox
4.

Why antiviral drugs cannot cure HIV?

A. They do not block viral replication
B. They cannot block viral translation
C. They cannot block viral transcription
D. They do not penetrate the cells
Answer» D. They do not penetrate the cells
5.

Which of the following is easily blocked by antivirals?

A. Virus penetration
B. Nucleic acid replication
C. Virus absorption
D. Removal of the virus from the cell
Answer» C. Virus absorption
6.

Which of the following is used to treat genital herpes infections?

A. Penciclovir
B. Pleconaril
C. Oseltamivir
D. Efavirenz
Answer» B. Pleconaril
7.

Which of the following is used to treat poxvirus?

A. Zalcitabine
B. Cidofovir
C. Penciclovir
D. Zanamivir
Answer» C. Penciclovir
8.

Which of the following is used to treat CMV infections?

A. Foscarnet
B. Saquinavir
C. Ritonavir
D. Nelfinavir
Answer» B. Saquinavir
9.

Which of the following is not used in the HIV-1 treatment?

A. Delavirdine
B. Zidovudine
C. Rimantadine
D. Stavudine
Answer» D. Stavudine
10.

Which of the following is used to treat eye infection?

A. Rimantadine
B. Ganciclovir
C. TFT
D. ACV
Answer» D. ACV
11.

Which of the following antiviral drug is used to treat influenza A?

A. Dextran sulfate
B. Amantadine
C. Ganciclovir
D. Cidofovir
Answer» C. Ganciclovir