The client asks the nurse what are possible treatments for influenza. Which treatments should the nurse include in client teaching?(Select all that apply.)

1. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
2. Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
3. Amantadine (Symmetrel)
4. Zanamivir (Relenza)
5. Nystatin (Fungicidin)


1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is used to treat influenza.
Rationale 2: Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is used to treat herpes.
Rationale 3: Amantadine (Symmetrel) is used to treat influenza.
Rationale 4: Zanamivir (Relenza) is used to treat influenza.
Rationale 5: Nystatin (Fungicidin) is used to treat fungal infections.

Global Rationale: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is used to treat influenza. Amantadine (Symmetrel) is used to treat influenza. Zanamivir (Relenza) is used to treat influenza. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is used to treat herpes. Nystatin (Fungicidin) is used to treat fungal infections.

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