RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1199 of 2368

Within what time after symptom onset should oseltamivir be started for a child with influenza to be most effective?

  1. 24 hours
  2. 72 hours
  3. 5 days
  4. 48 hours
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Correct answer: 48 hours

Starting oseltamivir after the 48-hour window may not reduce the severity of illness.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026