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FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Clinical

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A patient with COPD is also determined to be H1N1 positive. Which of the following drugs would likely be recommended?

Tamiflu
Relenza
Zidovudine
Amantadine

Explanation

Answer: A - Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) is recommended for the treatment of H1N1 infection. Relenza (Zanamivir) is an anti-influenza agent, but is a nasal spray and in contraindicated in COPD. Zidovudine (Retrovir) is an antiretroviral and not effective against H1N1. Amantadine (Symmetrel) is useful in COPD patients as a prophylactic and not after diagnosis.

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