Flu Flashcards
1
Q
how long is the flu contagious
A
from 24 hrs-7 days after sxs appear
2
Q
how long do flu sxs take to appear
A
1-4 days
3
Q
complications of the flu
A
bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus/ear infection
4
Q
antiviral drugs for tx of flu
A
tamiflu & relenza
5
Q
antiviral drugs must be given with __ of sxs
A
48 hours
6
Q
other flu tx
A
symptom mgmt, isolation
7
Q
how long does it take after getting the flu shot for immunity to occur
A
2 weeks
8
Q
who can get the flu shot
A
anyone
9
Q
contraindications for flu shot
A
allergic to eggs, previous reaction, Guillian Barre syndrome
10
Q
who can get flu mist
A
ages 2-50 with no other chronic conditions & a healthy immune system
