The nurse explains that treatment with amantadine (Symmetrel) will:
a. prevent viral pneumonia if taken regularly.
b. stop viral spread of avian flu if taken at the first signs and symptoms of disease.
c. lessen the severity of type A flu symptoms if taken within 48 hours of exposure.
d. reduce irritation of bronchitis if taken weekly.
C
Amantadine (Symmetrel) is an antiviral medication that may be given within 48 hours of expo-sure or within 48 hours of the onset of influenza symptoms. It is not a drug that is taken regularly and will not stop the spread of the avian flu.
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