A 72-year-old with COPD, CKD stage 3, and diabetes presents within 24 hours of influenza A symptoms confirmed by NAAT. Which antiviral approach is rec...

Question

A 72-year-old with COPD, CKD stage 3, and diabetes presents within 24 hours of influenza A symptoms confirmed by NAAT. Which antiviral approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir 75 mg orally twice daily for 5 days

Answer

No treatment unless hospitalized

Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate for 5 days

Answer

Peramivir 600 mg IV once as first choice for all outpatients

Answer

Baloxavir is contraindicated in all adults

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Influenza

A 72-year-old with COPD, CKD stage 3, and diabetes presents within 24 hours of influenza A symptoms confirmed by NAAT. Which antiviral approach is recommended?