A 78-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Office Due to Fever

question 295

Multiple Choice

A 78-year-old woman comes to the office due to fever, headache, sore throat, cough, and severe myalgias for 24 hours.  Her medical problems include hypertension and Alzheimer dementia.  Her family came to visit over the weekend, and her grandson had symptoms of a cold.  The patient's temperature is 38.9 C (102 F) .  Lung examination is unremarkable.  A nasal specimen swab is positive for influenza.  The patient is started on oseltamivir.  Which of the following is most likely impaired in the patient's infected cells as a result of the treatment?

• A)Foreign protein splitting
• B)Foreign protein synthesis
• C)Viral RNA replication
• D)Viral uncoating
• E)Virion particle release

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Definitions:

Inner Lining

Referring to the interior surface covering or layer of an organ or structure, often associated with protective or absorptive functions.

Submucosa

A layer of dense irregular connective tissue beneath the mucosa that supports glands, blood vessels, and nerves.

Supporting Rings

are structural components found in various anatomical parts, such as the trachea, that maintain shape and provide support.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of strong yet flexible cartilage found in various parts of the body such as the joints, rib cage, and nose, noteworthy for its glossy, translucent appearance.