Exam 5: Viral Structure and Multiplication

An RN is in a long-term care facility is caring for a 79-year-old female. The patient has been a resident on in the facility for the past 5 years. She has been complaining of pain, burning, and tingling on her left side. Upon further assessment, the RN observes fluid-filled blisters wrapping around the left side of her torso in a concentrated strip. The facility physician diagnoses her with shingles and orders the appropriate isolation. -The viral genome is carried by ________.

Viruses that infect bacteria are specifically called ________.

In general,most DNA viruses multiply in the host cell's ________,while most RNA viruses multiply in the host cell's ________.

Viruses have all the following except ________.

New,nonenveloped virus release occurs by ________.

Virus capsids are made from subunits called ________.

Which of the following is incorrect about prophages?

Glycoprotein spikes are essential for mediating the release stage of the viral life cycle.

Viral spikes ________.