Pharmacotherapeutics Prescriber Case Study

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Student Case Study

A 6 year old with persistent asthma presents to clinic with fever, sore throat, and cough for 24 h

during the winter influenza season. The child did not receive an influenza vaccine this season.

Rapid flu test is positive for influenza A. The child is well hydrated, not currently wheezing, and

has no known allergies. The child’s weight is 21 kg.

1. What will be the initial management for a child with influenza?

2. What would be the patient education for a child being treated for influenza?