A client is diagnosed with the flu. The nurse is aware that in order to be effective, neuraminidase inhibitors should be taken within how many hours of onset of flu symptoms?
a. 24
b. 48
c. 72
d. 96
ANS: B
In order to be effective, this medication must be administered within 48 hours of symptom onset.
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