Mechanism of Action: oseltamivir
What is oseltamivir’s mechanism of action?
Prohibits RNA replication with the cytoplasm
Blocks angiotensin converting enzymes
Prevents viral particles from entering the host cell
Inhibits the enzyme neuraminidase
Patient Education: oseltamivir
When teaching a patient who is taking oseltamivir for influenza, which
statement by the health professional is accurate?
“This medication needs to be taken for six weeks.”
“This will make your symptoms less severe so you can rest and heal.”
“If you are pregnant, or planning on becoming pregnant, do not take this
drug.”
“You will not be contagious 24 hours after you start taking this
medication.”
Indications for Use: oseltamivir
While admitting an individual to the hospital with pneumonia, the health
professional notes that the patient began taking oseltamivir two days ago.
Based on knowledge of this medication, the health professional concludes
the pneumonia is a complication of which condition?
Cytomegalovirus
Respiratory syncytial virus infection
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, Influenza A
Chronic hepatitis C
Contraindications and Adverse
Effects: oseltamivir
Choose whether each of the following is a contraindication or adverse
effect of oseltamivir.
Adverse
Contraindications
Effects
Seizures
End stage renal disease patients
not receiving dialysis
Nausea and vomiting
Hallucinations
Confusion
Hypersensitivity
Agitation
Dosing: Antivirals for Influenza
Which antiviral medication indicated for the treatment of influenza is
available as a single dose administered orally?
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What is oseltamivir’s mechanism of action?
Prohibits RNA replication with the cytoplasm
Blocks angiotensin converting enzymes
Prevents viral particles from entering the host cell
Inhibits the enzyme neuraminidase
Patient Education: oseltamivir
When teaching a patient who is taking oseltamivir for influenza, which
statement by the health professional is accurate?
“This medication needs to be taken for six weeks.”
“This will make your symptoms less severe so you can rest and heal.”
“If you are pregnant, or planning on becoming pregnant, do not take this
drug.”
“You will not be contagious 24 hours after you start taking this
medication.”
Indications for Use: oseltamivir
While admitting an individual to the hospital with pneumonia, the health
professional notes that the patient began taking oseltamivir two days ago.
Based on knowledge of this medication, the health professional concludes
the pneumonia is a complication of which condition?
Cytomegalovirus
Respiratory syncytial virus infection
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, Influenza A
Chronic hepatitis C
Contraindications and Adverse
Effects: oseltamivir
Choose whether each of the following is a contraindication or adverse
effect of oseltamivir.
Adverse
Contraindications
Effects
Seizures
End stage renal disease patients
not receiving dialysis
Nausea and vomiting
Hallucinations
Confusion
Hypersensitivity
Agitation
Dosing: Antivirals for Influenza
Which antiviral medication indicated for the treatment of influenza is
available as a single dose administered orally?
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