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BCEN CEN Practice Question

An 85-year-old female with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents to the emergency department during flu season. She reports a two-day history of myalgia, fever, and worsening cough. She lives alone and hasn’t received her annual flu vaccine. Considering the patient's age and history, what is the most effective intervention to administer at this point?

  • Initiate antiviral therapy within the first 48 hours

  • Provide supportive care only, such as hydration and antipyretics

  • Obtain a high-resolution CT scan to evaluate for possible pneumonia

  • Prescribe antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection

BCEN CEN
Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
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