The nurse working in a public health department has assessed patients with various viral infections. a....
The nurse working in a public health department has assessed patients with various viral infections.
a. Describe characteristics of common viruses.
b. Describe the clinical presentations of common viral infections.
Gail is a 9 year old girl with fever, cough, and generalized body aches for the past 12 hours. Her health care provider has diagnosed her with Influenza A.
a. Which antiviral medication is indicated for children over 7 years of age? Describe its therapeutic action.
b. What are the adverse effects that may occur with antiviral medications?
c. Are there any age-specific issues for this patient taking antiviral medication?
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