A 45-year-old with recurrent sinusitis asks about influenza prophylaxis after a household exposure. He is high risk for complications and unvaccinated...

Question

A 45-year-old with recurrent sinusitis asks about influenza prophylaxis after a household exposure. He is high risk for complications and unvaccinated. Best option within 48 hours?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir 75 mg once daily for 7-10 days

Answer

Zanamivir 2 inhalations BID for 10 days in all

Answer

No chemoprophylaxis recommended ever

Answer

High-dose steroids

Answer

Immediate antibiotics

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Influenza (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

A 45-year-old with recurrent sinusitis asks about influenza prophylaxis after a household exposure. He is high risk for complications and unvaccinated. Best option within 48 hours?