Influenza
Influenza ( 16 Questions)
The statement, "The antiviral drugs will help treat bacterial infections," is incorrect because antiviral drugs are specific to viral infections and have no effect on bacterial infections.
The statement, "You should stop taking the antiviral medication once you feel better," is also incorrect. It is essential for the patient to complete the full course of antiviral medication as prescribed by the healthcare provider, even if they start feeling better, to ensure complete eradication of the virus.
The nurse's appropriate statement is, "Antiviral drugs can reduce the duration and severity of symptoms." This statement is accurate because antiviral drugs are effective in treating influenza by inhibiting the replication of the virus, thus reducing the duration and severity of the illness. It is important for the patient to understand the benefits of adhering to the prescribed antiviral therapy to achieve the best possible outcome.
The statement, "You need to take the antiviral medication only if you have a fever," is incorrect as well. Antiviral medications should be taken as prescribed by the healthcare provider, regardless of fever presence, to effectively treat influenza.
Choice C rationale:
The nurse's appropriate statement is, "Antiviral drugs can reduce the duration and severity of symptoms." This statement is accurate because antiviral drugs are effective in treating influenza by inhibiting the replication of the virus, thus reducing the duration and severity of the illness. It is important for the patient to understand the benefits of adhering to the prescribed antiviral therapy to achieve the best possible outcome.
Choice A rationale:
The statement, "The antiviral drugs will help treat bacterial infections," is incorrect because antiviral drugs are specific to viral infections and have no effect on bacterial infections.
Choice B rationale:
The statement, "You should stop taking the antiviral medication once you feel better," is also incorrect. It is essential for the patient to complete the full course of antiviral medication as prescribed by the healthcare provider, even if they start feeling better, to ensure complete eradication of the virus.
Choice D rationale:
The statement, "You need to take the antiviral medication only if you have a fever," is incorrect as well. Antiviral medications should be taken as prescribed by the healthcare provider, regardless of fever presence, to effectively treat influenza.