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Influenza Flashcards

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What are the antigenic changes of influenza A?

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  • antigenic drift (minor changes in the viral surface antigens, point mutations in the gene segment, may result in an epidemic)
  • antigenic shift (major change in one or both surface antigens, due to exchange of gene materials between influenza viruses, may result in worldwide pandemic)
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What is the timeline of symptom onset and viral shedding of influenza?

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  • incubation period is typically 1-4 days (2 day average)
  • viral shedding may occur 12-24 hours before onset of symptoms
  • viral shedding peaks at day 2-3
  • viral shedding may persist for 5-7 days
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3
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What is the clinical presentation of Influenza?

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  • fever
  • dry cough
  • sore throat
  • rhinorrhea
  • nasal congestion
  • headache
  • myalgias
  • fatigue
  • vomiting and diarrhea
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What patient population is at high risk for severe disease from an influenza infection?

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  • children aged 6-59 months (highest risk <2 years old)
  • adults 50+ years old
  • patients with chronic medical conditions
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5
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What complications may occur due to an influenza infection?

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  • bacterial pneumonia
  • sinus infections
  • acute otitis media
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What patients should recieve antiviral treatment for influenza?

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  • hospitalized patients with confirmed or suspected influenza
  • outpatients with confirmed or suspected influenza with severe, complicated, or progressive illness
  • pt with higher risk of complications
  • children < 2 years old and adults 65+ years old
  • pregnant women and those within 2 weeks postpartum
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What is the spectrum of action of neuraminidase inhibitors?

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influenza A and B

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What is the duration of therapy for Zanamirvir?

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5 days

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What is the duration of therapy of Oseltamivir?

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5 days

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10
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What is the duration of therapy of Permivir?

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1 dose

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What is the dosing of Zanamivir?

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2 inhalations BID

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What are the adverse effects of Zanamivir?

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headache, cough, throat discomfort, bronchospasms, sinusitis, dizziness, skin reactions, rare nervous system effects

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What is the mechanism of action of neuraminidase inhibitors?

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inhibition of neuraminidase enzyme -> preventing the budding of new virus

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What drugs are neuraminidase inhibitors?

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  • zanamivir
  • oseltamivir
  • peramivir
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What is the dosing of Oseltamivir?

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one tablet PO BID

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What are the adverse effects of Oseltamivir?

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headache, cough, throat discomfort, bronchospasms, sinusitis, dizziness, skin reactions, rare nervous system effects

17
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What is the dosing of Peramivir?

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1 IV infusion over 15-30 minutes

18
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What are the adverse effects of Peramivir?

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diarrhea, skin reactions, rare nervous system effects

19
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What is the mechanism of action of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil)?

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inhibits endonuclease activity of selective polymerase acid (PA) protein -> prevents virus replication

20
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What is the spectrum of action of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil)?

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influenza A & B

21
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What the dosing of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil)?

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single oral tablet dose of 40mg or 80mg based on weight
- 40 kg to < 80 kg= one 40mg dose
- 80+ kg= one 80mg dose

22
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What are special pharmacokinetic considerations of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil)?

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prodrug with a Vd of 1180L (use TBW for dosing)

23
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Which influenza vaccines are non egg based?

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ccIIV3 and RIV3

inactivated vaccines (not live attenuated)

24
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At what age can patients begin to obtain influenza vaccines?

25
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What are the influenza vaccine recommendation for patients 65+ years old?

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  • high dose inactivated influenza vaccine
  • recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV3)
  • adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine (aIIV3)
26
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When would the live attenuated vaccine (LAIV3) be indicated?

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  • healthy, non-pregnant age 2-49 years old
  • people in contact with high risk groups, healthcare personal

option for individuals with egg allergy

27
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When would the IIV vaccine be indicated?

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  • age 6+ months
  • pregnant women and immunocompromised patients

option for individuals with egg allergy

28
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When would the RIV vaccine be indicated?

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  • age 18+ years
  • pregnant women and immunocompromised patients

option for individuals with egg allergy

29
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When would the ccIIV vaccine be indicated?

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  • age 6+ months
  • pregnant women and immunocompromised patients

option for individuals with egg allergy

30
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What is an important contraindication of live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV3)?

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antiviral medication use in recent days

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