The nurse is caring for an asymptomatic preschool-aged child who has cystic fibrosis and has been exposed to influenza A before receiving the appropriate immunization. What antiviral medication might the nurse administer to this child?
A) Rimantadine (Flumadine)
B) Zanamivir (Relenza)
C) Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
D) Amantadine (Symmetrel)
C
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Amantadine is indicated for the prevention of respiratory virus infections and can be given to children older than 1 year of age. This would be appropriate in a child with a chronic respiratory illness who could die as the result of developing a respiratory virus. Zanamivir is not indicated for children younger than 7 years of age. Rimantadine is administered as prophylaxis against influenza A virus in children older than 10 years of age. Oseltamivir is indicated for patients who are symptomatic for less than 2 days, but this child is asymptomatic.
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