A patient calls the clinic in November to report a temperature of 103° F, headache, a nonproductive cough, and muscle aches
The patient reports feeling well earlier that day. The nurse will schedule the patient to see the provider and will expect the provider to order which medication?
a. Amantadine HCl (Symmetrel)
b. Influenza vaccine
c. Rimantadine HCl (Flumadine)
d. An over-the-counter drug for symptomatic treatment
ANS: C
Rimantadine is used for treatment of influenza. Amantadine is used primarily for prophylaxis, and this patient already has symptoms. The influenza vaccine may be given later to protect against other strains. Over-the-counter medications may be used as adjunct treatment.
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