A 59-year-old with sinusitis-like symptoms tests positive for influenza A on day 4 of illness and has COPD. What is the best antiviral strategy?...

Question

A 59-year-old with sinusitis-like symptoms tests positive for influenza A on day 4 of illness and has COPD. What is the best antiviral strategy?

Accepted Answer

Start oseltamivir as soon as possible

Answer

No antivirals after 48 hours

Answer

Start baloxavir only; avoid neuraminidase inhibitors

Answer

Use antibiotics only

Answer

Start zanamivir IV

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Influenza Antiviral Treatment