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Which of the following medications may be used in the treatment of influenza B in children under 7 years old?
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Oseltamivir is approved for treatment of influenza A or B in children 2 weeks (and chemoprophylaxis 3 months) or older. Zanamivir is approved for treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza A or B for children older than 7 years old. Oral Baloxavir is not recommended for chemoprophylaxis. Amantadine is approved for treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza A (not B) in children 1 year old or older, but because of high resistance of influenza A to amantadine, its use is not recommended. Ranitidine is an H2 blocker used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux and peptic ulcer disease.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians. CDC website. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/antivirals/summary-clinicians.htm. Updated August 21, 2020. Accessed October 14, 2020
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Which of the following treatments for influenza A and B should NOT be used in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
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Zanamivir is an inhaled medication approved for treatment of influenza A and B and is not recommended for people with airway disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. Oseltamivir is an oral medication approved for treatment of influenza A and B and can be used in patients with lung disease. Amantadine and rimantadine are approved for treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza A (not influenza B) but their use is discouraged because of high resistance of influenza A to these medicines.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians. CDC website. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/antivirals/summary-clinicians.htm. Updated August 21, 2020. Accessed October 14, 2020
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Which of the following medical interventions has not been shown to be effective in the treatment of croup?
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B. Inhaled racemic epinephrine
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D. Inhaled helium and oxygen mixture
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Despite anecdotal evidence, cool mist or humidified air have not been proven to ...