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NABP FPGEE Exam - Topic 6 Question 107 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's FPGEE exam
Question #: 107
Topic #: 6
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Which of the following statements refers to foscavir?

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Suggested Answer: A

by Dottie at Jul 07, 2025, 01:58 PM

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Sabra
2 months ago
Metabolism by glucuronidization is correct, good point!
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Marvel
2 months ago
Wait, isn't it also used for CMV infections?
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Amalia
2 months ago
Foscavir is a pyrophosphate analog.
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Latia
3 months ago
Not sure about that sudden death claim, sounds off to me.
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Twila
3 months ago
Totally agree, it's definitely not a reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
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Leanora
3 months ago
The options about DNA gyrase seem off; I thought that was more related to antibiotics than foscavir.
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Clay
3 months ago
I feel like there was a practice question about foscavir not affecting survival rates, but I can't remember the details.
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Nida
4 months ago
I remember something about its mechanism, but I can't recall if it has anything to do with liver metabolism.
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Cassie
4 months ago
I think foscavir is a pyrophosphate analog, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right term.
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Kendra
4 months ago
I'll start by eliminating the options that don't sound right, then focus on the remaining ones.
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Stephanie
4 months ago
Wait, what is foscavir again? I'm a little fuzzy on the details.
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Amina
4 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I've got this.
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Amie
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I'll have to read through the options carefully.
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Gregoria
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.
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Erin
6 months ago
Haha, E is definitely not the answer. Foscavir is an antiviral, not a reverse transcriptase inhibitor like the ones used for HIV.
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Raul
7 months ago
I think D is the best choice. Foscavir inhibits DNA gyrase, which impacts bacterial replication, DNA repair, and gene expression.
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Tien
5 months ago
B) Metabolism in liver is by glucuronidization
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Edwin
5 months ago
A) Pyrophosphate analog
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Karrie
7 months ago
C is the right answer. Foscavir is not shown to reduce sudden death or prolong survival, unlike some other antiviral drugs.
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Flo
5 months ago
A
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Jacinta
7 months ago
That makes sense, I'll go with E) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor too.
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Arlyne
7 months ago
I heard that foscavir is used to treat cytomegalovirus infections, so maybe it is E) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
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Lottie
7 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be D) Inhibition of DNA gyrase.
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Barb
7 months ago
Option A seems correct. Foscavir is a pyrophosphate analog that inhibits viral DNA polymerase.
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Nidia
5 months ago
That's right! Foscavir works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase as a pyrophosphate analog.
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Cristal
6 months ago
Yes, you are correct. Foscavir is indeed a pyrophosphate analog that inhibits viral DNA polymerase.
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Jacinta
7 months ago
I disagree, I believe it is E) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
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Arlyne
8 months ago
I think the answer is A) Pyrophosphate analog.
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