NABP NAPLEX Exam - Topic 4 Question 44 Discussion

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Question #: 44
Topic #: 4

WM did not receive influenza vaccine prior to the start of this season, it's now December. He did get influenza vaccine last year. Which of the following is correct course of action?

ASkip influenza vaccine for this year since it's too late.

BSkip influenza vaccine for this year since he received vaccine last year.

CStart WM on Tamiflu to prevent him from getting influenza.

DVaccinate him with influenza vaccine since influenza season lasts until March in your community.

EStart Amantadine 200mg daily

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Suggested Answer: D

Influenza vaccine is recommended annually, thus, WM should not skip it this year, and B is incorrect. Also, per the CDC, seasonal influenza outbreaks can occur as early as October, however, most activity peaks in January or later. Thus, it is not too late for WM to receive his vaccine in December, thus A is incorrect. Lastly, antiviral medications such as Tamiflu are an important adjunct to vaccinations. They are recommended as early as possible for any patient with confirmed or suspected influenza who, is 1) Hospitalized, 2) has severe, complicated, or progressive illness or 3) is at higher risk for influenza complications. Thus, WM is not a candidate with the given information and C is incorrect. Starting Tamiflu or Amantadine is not recommended for prevention. It has indication for treatment and prophylaxis.

by Lavonda at May 08, 2022, 03:40 PM

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Adaline

4 months ago

Tamiflu is for treatment, not prevention. Option C is a no-go.

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Tegan

4 months ago

Last year's vaccine doesn't protect you this year, so D is the way to go!

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Audria

4 months ago

Really? I thought if you missed it by December, it was pointless.

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Chandra

4 months ago

Definitely go for option D! It's not too late.

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Bobbye

5 months ago

I thought flu season goes until March, so vaccination might still help.

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Dorian

5 months ago

I recall that the flu vaccine is still effective even in December, so option D seems like the best choice here.

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Audria

5 months ago

I feel like there was a practice question about starting antiviral medications, but I don't think Tamiflu is the right choice for prevention.

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Malcom

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think we learned that even if someone got vaccinated last year, they should still get the vaccine again if they haven't already this season.

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Christiane

5 months ago

I remember discussing how the flu season can last well into the spring, so I think vaccinating him now might still be a good option.

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Lore

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of some of these options. I'll need to re-read them a few times to make sure I understand the nuances between them before selecting an answer.

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Annmarie

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm debating between B and C, but I think I'll go with C since it seems to best fit the definition of access control.

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Alishia

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to think through the different transfer pricing options and how they impact the organization's decisions.

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Cecily

5 months ago

I vaguely remember something about balancing performance with resource availability. I guess I should calculate what load User Group 1 really needs before choosing between the options!

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