A 65-year-old with pneumonia and suspected influenza starts oseltamivir. When is treatment recommended regardless of duration since symptom onset?...

Question

A 65-year-old with pneumonia and suspected influenza starts oseltamivir. When is treatment recommended regardless of duration since symptom onset?

Accepted Answer

Hospitalized or high-risk patients

Answer

Only within 24 hours of onset

Answer

Never beyond 48 hours

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Only with positive rapid test

Answer

Only outpatients

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Influenza Antivirals