week 2
Gail is a 12yr old girl with fever, cough and generalized body aches for the past 12 hours. Her health care provider has diagnosed her with Influenza A.

Which antiviral is indicated for children over 12yr old? Describe it’s therapeutic action.
What are the adverse effects that may occur with antivirals?
Are there any age-specific issues for this patient taking antiviral medication?

please use one reference out of this book.
Karch A. (2013). Focus on nursing pharmacology (6th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.