Before the administration of amantadine to treat influenza in a patient, the nurse should ensure that the:
1. symptoms have been present for over 48 hours.
2. patient is not allergic to eggs.
3. patient is not pregnant.
4. patient does not have Parkinson's disease.
Correct Answer: 3
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