Question

A 67-year-old with COPD and heart failure develops influenza-like illness for 36 hours during flu season. Renal function normal. Recommended antiviral therapy?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir 75 mg orally twice daily for 5 days

Answer

Peramivir 600 mg IV weekly for 2 weeks

Answer

Oseltamivir 75 mg once daily for 10 days

Answer

Baloxavir 80 mg daily for 5 days

Answer

No antivirals; too late to treat

Practice question

A 67-year-old with COPD and heart failure develops influenza-like illness for 36 hours during flu season. Renal function normal. Recommended antiviral therapy?