A nurse whose last flu vaccine was 1 year prior is exposed to the influenza A virus. The occupational health nurse will administer which medication?
a. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b. Amantadine HCl (Symmetrel)
c. Influenza vaccine
d. Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu)
ANS: B
The primary use for amantadine is prophylaxis against influenza A. Acyclovir is used to treat herpes virus. Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu) is to be taken once flu symptoms appear.
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