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A 5-year-old girl is being admitted for dehydration from influenza. The girl is started on Tamiflu. Which of the following is true about the administration of this medication?
 
  1. Tamiflu is only effective for Influenza type A.
   2. Tamiflu is only effective for Influenza type B.
   3. The medication must be given within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
   4. The medication is not recommended for children with airway diseases, such as asthma.

Question 2

The statement made by a parent that indicates the need for further teaching about strategies to control itching for the infant with atopic dermatitis is:
 
  a. I should use lotions with alcohol to dry the lesions..
  b. Wool clothing should be avoided..
  c. I put cotton gloves on the baby's hands..
  d. The baby's fingernails are kept short..


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. Two FDA approved antiviral medications have been recommended for influenza: Tamiflu and Relenza. These medications must be given within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms and are effective for both Influenza types A and B.
2. Two FDA approved antiviral medications have been recommended for influenza: Tamiflu and Relenza. These medications must be given within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms and are effective for both Influenza types A and B.
3. Two FDA approved antiviral medications have been recommended for influenza: Tamiflu and Relenza. These medications must be given within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms and are effective for both Influenza types A and B. Tamiflu may be given to children over 1 year of age, whereas Relenza is recommended for children over 7 years old. Relenza is administered as an inhalation medication and is not recommended for children with airway diseases, such as asthma.
4. Relenza is administered as an inhalation medication and is not recommended for children with airway diseases, such as asthma.

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All lotions with alcohol should be avoided.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you


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No problemo


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