respiratory infection FLU TREATMENT

Question 1

how do neuraminidase inhibitors work

Answer 1

decrease viral replication of A and B influenza viruses

Question 2

what is the age range of oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

Answer 2

any age

Question 3

what is the age range of zanamivir (Relenza)

Answer 3

7 years old or older

Question 4

what are some recommendations against use of zanamivir (Relenza)

Answer 4

1. underlying respiratory disease

2. allergy to milk or proteins

Question 5

when should neuraminidase be given for flu treatment

Answer 5

within 48 hours of onset of illness; ( if severely ill may be started after; ICU pts.)

Question 6

what is the adult dosing for oseltamivir (Tamiflu) treatment of the flu

Answer 6

75 mg capsule BID

Question 7

what isthe adult dosing for zanamivir (Relenza) treatment of the flu

Answer 7

2 inhilations (10mg) BID

Question 8

what is the duration of treatment of both Tamiflu and Relenza

Answer 8

5 days

Question 9

what are the adamantine drugs

Answer 9

amantadine and rimantadine

Question 10

what type of influenza virus do adamantanes treat

Answer 10

active aginst influenza A viruses only, not B viruses

Question 11

what is an issue with adamantine for treating the flu with it

Answer 11

high resistance levels; not recommended by CDC for treatment

Question 12

when should a patient be reevaluated for secondary bacterial infection if flu symptoms perisist?

Answer 12

if symptomatic beyond 19 days or worsen after 7 days after treatment is completed