Anti-Viral - Fitzpatrick

Question 1

what two drugs are considered for the flu?

Answer 1

Amantadine
Oseltamivir
Zanamavir

Question 2

Which flu drug works for Flu type A

Answer 2

Amantadine (A for A)

Question 3

Which flu drug works for type A and B?

Answer 3

Oseltamivir (tamiflu) and zanamavir

Question 4

what is the MOA of amantadine?

Answer 4

Blocks viral M2 ion (H+) channel; prevent uncaoting

Question 5

What is the MOA of Oseltamivir and zanamavir?

Answer 5

Neurominidase inhibitors

Question 6

which neurominidase inhibits is given orally?

Answer 6

Oseltamivir (O or Oral)

Zanamavir is given IV

Question 7

what drug is used as both prevention and treatment for the flue and is approved for 1yr and older?

Answer 7

Oseltamivir

Question 8

What drug is used as treatment for 7yrs and older?

Answer 8

Zanamavir

Question 9

What drug is used as prevention for the flu in kids 5yrs and older

Answer 9

Zanamavir

Question 10

Zanamavir is not recommended in pts with what comormidities?

Answer 10

asthma, COPD, respiratory disease

Question 11

Flu drugs are best given 48 hrs prior to symptoms appearing and helps reduce _

Answer 11

• duration of symptoms by 1-2 days
• anti-pyretic use
• viral shedding
• complications

Question 12

Can amantadine be given for treatment or chemoprophylaxis of circulating flu A strains?

Answer 12

It is NOT recommended for currently circulating flu A virus strains