Week 4 Influenza Flashcards
(27 cards)
Duration of influenza symptoms?
Typically lasts 7 to 10 days.
What is the influenza season?
Occurs from November to April.
Vaccine effectiveness in adults?
70 to 90% effective.
Common complications of influenza?
Includes secondary infections like pneumonia.
Types of influenza viruses?
A, B, and C.
Why annual vaccination?
Virus mutates, leading to new strains.
Common symptoms of influenza?
Fever, cough, myalgias.
Typical onset of influenza?
Abrupt onset.
How is influenza confused with other illnesses?
Often confused with the community ‘flu’.
Where does influenza affect the body?
Affects the upper respiratory tract.
Good hand hygiene practices?
Wash hands or use alcohol-based rub after contact.
Avoiding influenza spread in healthcare?
Practice hand hygiene, use PPE, disinfect equipment.
Target groups for immunization?
Includes Indigenous people, children, pregnant women, and healthcare workers.
Supportive care for influenza?
Hydration, symptom relief, ventilation.
Alternative therapies for influenza?
Goldenseal, Zinc, Echinacea.
How to manage illness to prevent spread?
Stay at home.
Consistent practices in healthcare?
Hand hygiene, PPE use, surface cleaning.
Importance of disinfecting shared equipment?
Prevents transmission of infections.
Chronic conditions at high risk for influenza?
Diabetes, cancer, renal disease, etc.
Role of healthcare workers in prevention?
Provide services and care for at-risk groups.
Classification of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?
Antiviral medication.
Indications for Oseltamivir?
Treatment and prevention of influenza.
Action of Oseltamivir?
Inhibits neuraminidase enzyme for virus replication.
Common adverse reactions of Oseltamivir?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache.
