1. Which of the following of her reported symptoms is more consistent with influenza than with the common cold?

2. Which type of influenza vaccine should not be used within 48 hours of an antiviral agent for influenza treatment?

3. HG is interested in getting tested and treated for influenza. If the influenza test returns a positive result, what is the maximum recommended amount of time since the onset of symptoms at which treatment can be initiated?

4. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the predominant influenza strain currently circulating is influenza A/H3N2. Which antiviral should be avoided for HG?

5. HG states that she tends not to be very good at finishing courses of antibiotics. Given her potential for lack of adherence, which antiviral agent is the best choice?

6. When counseling HG on the drug you selected for her in the previous question, you should tell her that, on average, most people achieve symptom relief how long after initiating therapy?

7. Pharmacists interested in point-of-care testing for influenza need to receive a certification for their pharmacy from which of the following agencies?

8. The rapid influenza diagnostic test involves acquiring a sample using which of the following techniques?

9. Which of the following is considered an exclusion to point-of-care testing for influenza in the pharmacy?

10. Which of the following is the most effective way for pharmacists to initiate influenza antiviral therapy immediately after a positive point-of-care influenza test?

Evaluation Questions

11. How confident are you in your decision about treatment for HG in the questions above?

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