What Is the Purpose of Treatment with Amantadine (Symmetrel)

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of treatment with amantadine (Symmetrel) ?

• A) To prevent viral pneumonia if taken regularly.
• B) To prevent avian flu if taken at the first signs and symptoms of disease.
• C) To lessen the severity of type A flu symptoms if taken within 48 hours of exposure.
• D) To reduce irritation of bronchitis if taken weekly.

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Definitions:

Potential Difference

The difference in electric potential between two points, which drives the flow of electric current in a circuit.

Conventional Theory

In electrical engineering, it refers to the theory that assumes current flows from the positive to the negative terminal, opposite to electron flow.

Electrical Current Flow

The movement of electric charge carriers, such as electrons, through a conductor or circuit, typically measured in amperes.

Atomic Number

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the chemical properties of an element.