A 69-year-old with influenza A pneumonia is hospitalized 4 days after symptom onset. Which statement is correct regarding antiviral therapy?...

Question

A 69-year-old with influenza A pneumonia is hospitalized 4 days after symptom onset. Which statement is correct regarding antiviral therapy?

Accepted Answer

Initiate oseltamivir because severe illness/hospitalization warrants treatment regardless of timing

Answer

Oseltamivir is ineffective after 48 hours

Answer

Use amantadine for influenza A

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Treat only if immunocompromised

Answer

Antivirals are unnecessary if on oxygen

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Influenza (Hospitalized)