influenza 2

Question 1

MOA oseltamivir, zonamivir

Answer 1

Reduces replication of influenza A and B viruses by inhibiting viral neuraminidase.

Question 2

cautions - asthma and COPD , Inhaled zonamivir

Answer 2

When used by inhalation:

Risk of bronchospasm—short-acting bronchodilator should be available.

Avoid in severe asthma unless close monitoring possible and appropriate facilities available to treat bronchospasm.

Question 3

zonamivir inhaler is licensed for this age

Answer 3

5 and above

Question 4

IV zonamivir is licensed for this age

Answer 4

6 months and above

Question 5

oseltamivir PO is licensed for this age

Answer 5

1 month onwards

Question 6

3 types of influenza. summarise them

Answer 6

a = more virulent and more freq

b = milder course of disease but still has potential to cause outbreaks

c = mild or asymptomatic. similar to cold. (C = Cold)

Question 7

free NHS flu vaccine

Answer 7

• 65 or over
• certain long term health conditions
• pregnant
• care home
• main carer for older or disabled person, or receive carers allowance
• live with someone who has weaker immune system
• front line health and social care workers through their employer

Question 8

true or false - you can have flu vaccine at the same time as other vaccines

Answer 8

true e.g. shingles, covid 19

Question 9

vaccine usually takes … days to work

Answer 9

14