What can be given to a premature baby in order to prevent an RSV infection?
a. An inhaled corticosteroid agent
b. Ribavirin (Virazole)
c. Palivizumab (Synagis)
d. A sympathomimetic agent
C
The injectable drug palivizumab is given to high-risk babies to help prevent an RSV infection. Ribavirin is only given if the patient has an RSV infection. Corticosteroid and sympathomimetic drugs do not prevent an RSV infection.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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