A Patient Has a Positive Test for Influenza Type a and Tells

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient has a positive test for influenza type A and tells the nurse that symptoms began 5 days before being tested. The prescriber has ordered oseltamivir [Tamiflu]. The nurse will tell the patient that oseltamivir:

• A) may decrease symptom duration by 2 or 3 days.
• B) may not be effective because of the delay in starting treatment.
• C) may reduce the severity but not the duration of symptoms.
• D) will alleviate symptoms within 24 hours of the start of therapy.

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