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Mimi

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Nicholas has been diagnosed with type A influenza. Appropriate prescribing of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) would include:
 
  1. Starting oseltamivir within the first 48 hours of influenza symptoms
  2. Advising the patient he can stop the oseltamivir when his symptoms resolve
  3. Educating the patient that oseltamivir will cure influenza
  4. Prophylactic treatment of all family members

Question 2

When prescribing acyclovir, patients should be educated regarding the:
 
  1. High risk of developing diarrhea
  2. Need to drink lots of fluids during treatment
  3. Risk for life-threatening rash such as Stevens-Johnson
  4. Eccentric dosing schedule



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