Which antiviral drug acts as a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) in HIV therapy?
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Correct answer: Zidovudine
Zidovudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in HIV treatment. It blocks the reverse transcriptase enzyme required for viral RNA to DNA conversion.
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