A 54-year-old man is diagnosed with CAP and influenza A co-infection in the ED. He is hypoxic requiring admission. Which statement is correct?...

Question

A 54-year-old man is diagnosed with CAP and influenza A co-infection in the ED. He is hypoxic requiring admission. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Start oseltamivir as soon as possible regardless of time since onset

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Delay oseltamivir until pneumonia resolves

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Antivirals are ineffective after 48 hours

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Treat influenza only with baloxavir in hospitalized adults

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Treat with steroids for influenza

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