A 65-year-old with hypertension and diabetes tests positive for COVID-19. According to NICE guidelines or UK practice which medication is recommended ...

Question

A 65-year-old with hypertension and diabetes tests positive for COVID-19. According to NICE guidelines or UK practice which medication is recommended for treating mild COVID-19 in high-risk patients to reduce hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

Oral nirmatrelvir ritonavir Paxlovid

Answer

Oral dexamethasone

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IV remdesivir for all mild cases

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IV tocilizumab

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No therapy indicated

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COVID-19

A 65-year-old with hypertension and diabetes tests positive for COVID-19. According to NICE guidelines or UK practice which medication is recommended for treating mild COVID-19 in high-risk patients to reduce hospitalization?