A 34-year-old nonpregnant adult with influenza symptoms for 24 hours, no comorbidities. Which is true about antivirals?...

Question

A 34-year-old nonpregnant adult with influenza symptoms for 24 hours, no comorbidities. Which is true about antivirals?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir within 48 hours shortens illness; consider treatment

Answer

Treat only if hospitalized

Answer

Antivirals are contraindicated in healthy adults

Answer

Start antibiotics empirically

Answer

Only zanamivir is effective

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Influenza (Treatment)