Viral Medicines Real World Scenario

Scarlett is a physician who needs to prescribe first line therapy for the treatment and prevention of seasonal influenza to her patients. Which of the following medications should she consider?

• Baloxavir

• Peramavir

• Relenza

• Zanamivir

• Oseltamivir

Charlotte is hospitalized with influenza and is unable to take medications by mouth. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for her?

• Baloxavir

• Peramavir

• Relenza

• Zanamivir

• Oseltamivir

Stacey is a physician considering options for the treatment and prevention of seasonal influenza. She wants to choose a medication that is used for these purposes but is not considered first line therapy so she can save money for her patient. Which of the following should she consider?

• Tamiflu

• Zanamivir

• Oseltamivir

• Baloxavir

• Xofluza

Maya is a physician treating a patient with influenza who also has a history of COPD. She wants to avoid prescribing a medication that should not be used in patients with COPD/asthma and is contraindicated in those on mechanical ventilation. Which medication should Maya avoid?

• Oseltamivir

• Zanamavir

• Peramavir

• Baloxavir

• Amantadine

Noah is a healthcare worker who needs to take prophylaxis for influenza. His doctor prescribes 75 mg PO daily. Which medication is Noah most likely taking?

• Oseltamavir

• Zanamivir

• Peramivir

• Baloxavir

• Rimantadine

Mia is prescribed 10 mg INH daily as prophylaxis. Which of the following medications is she taking?

• Oseltamavir

• Zanamivir

• Peramivir

• Baloxavir

• Rimantadine

Nigel is reviewing medications for preventing influenza in a community outbreak. Which of the following drugs is not used for chemoprophylaxis?

• Oseltamavir

• Zanamivir

• Peramivir

• Baloxavir

• Rimantadine

Nora is reviewing antiviral medications for influenza. She wants to know which medication has the same dosage for both chemoprophylaxis and treatment.

• Oseltamavir

• Zanamivir

• Peramivir

• Baloxavir

• Rimantadine

Sophia, a pharmacist, is reviewing antiviral medications for influenza. She recalls that one of the drugs should not be used in immunocompromised hosts, in patients hospitalized with influenza infection, pregnancy, or patients ≤ 5 years. Which medication is she thinking of?

• Oseltamavir

• Zanamivir

• Peramivir

• Baloxavir

• Rimantadine

Carla is a pharmacist reviewing antiviral medications for a patient with impaired kidney function. Which of the following medications require renal dose adjustment?

• Oseltamivir

• Zanamivir

• Peramavir

• Baloxavir

• Amantadine