Pharmacology, Physical Assessment & Pathophysiology

Pharmacology, Physical Assessment & Pathophysiology 1) The nurse is aware that to achieve the most therapeutic effects, the best time to administer oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) is: 1. as soon as the client has been exposed to someone with influenza. 2. any time during the illness. 3. at the same time as the vaccine. 4. within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Answer: 4 Explanation: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) are examples of a new classification of drugs called neuraminidase inhibitors that are used to treat active influenza infection. When given within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms, their use can shorten the normal 7-day course of influenza to 5 days. . ------------------ FOR MORE QUANTIFYING Q&A -------------------- DOWNLOAD NOW.