{"id":182,"date":"2016-08-20T13:32:00","date_gmt":"2008-08-20T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/edrugstore.uat.com\/articles\/?p=182"},"modified":"2008-08-20T13:32:00","modified_gmt":"2008-08-20T13:32:00","slug":"flu-fighter-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/flu-fighter-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Before You Buy Tamiflu, Take The Fun Flu Fighter\u2019s Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Don’t want to shake and shiver with the flu for days on end? A good way out could be Tamiflu, an FDA-approved anti-viral medication that reduces the severity of the flu and can even prevent you from getting the flu in the first place.<\/p>\n

But before you go out and buy Tamiflu, wouldn’t it be good to know about the pros and cons of Tamiflu and how it compares with other anti-flu treatments? Take our fun flu fighter’s quiz to make sure you’re ready to deal with anything the flu throws at you. (Answers below.)<\/p>\n

1. What is the active ingredient in Tamiflu that fights the flu?<\/p>\n

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  1. Zanamivir<\/li>\n
  2. Carboplatin<\/li>\n
  3. Fluconazole<\/li>\n
  4. Oseltamivir<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. How does Tamiflu work as a treatment for the flu?<\/p>\n

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    1. Tamiflu \tblocks the viral enzyme neuraminidase, which helps the flu virus \tinvade cells in the respiratory tract.<\/li>\n
    2. Tamiflu \tincreases the level of the neurotransmitter<\/a> \tserotonin<\/a> \tby inhibiting its reuptake<\/a>, \tthus increasing the level of serotonin<\/a> \tavailable to the brain.<\/li>\n
    3. Tamiflu \tstimulates the central \tnervous system<\/a>, \tboosting your immune system and the body’s ability to fight the \tflu.<\/li>\n
    4. Tamiflu \tacts on the sodium channel, causing the body to produce less mucous \tand attract fewer viruses, including the flu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      3. Which of the following statements about taking Tamiflu for the flu is NOT true?<\/p>\n

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      1. Children \tthat get the flu can take Tamiflu (in reduced dosages) if they are \tone year or older.<\/li>\n
      2. Tamiflu \tcapsules are usually taken twice a day by flu patients, for about \tfive days.<\/li>\n
      3. Double \tdoses of Tamiflu are generally recommended to prevent the flu.<\/li>\n
      4. Tamiflu \tis best taken within 48 hours of exposure to the flu virus.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        4. Some people that take Tamiflu to fight the flu may experience minor side effects. Which of the following is NOT a relatively common but minor side effect of Tamiflu?<\/p>\n

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        1. Nausea.<\/li>\n
        2. Dizziness.<\/li>\n
        3. Runny \tnose.<\/li>\n
        4. Vomiting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          5. Which of the following statements about the benefits of Tamiflu is NOT true?<\/p>\n

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          1. Tamiflu \toften reduces the duration of the flu by one to two days.<\/li>\n
          2. Tamiflu \treduces the severity of common flu symptoms.<\/li>\n
          3. Tamiflu \tis an excellent treatment for the common cold in addition to the \tflu.<\/li>\n
          4. Tamiflu \tcan work as a flu preventive in addition to being an effective flu \ttreatment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            6. People who work in close contact with flu patients makes them more susceptible to catching the flu. How should they take Tamiflu to improve their chances of avoiding the flu?<\/p>\n

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            1. Take \tone 75-mg Tamiflu capsule every four hours for four days.<\/li>\n
            2. Take \ttwo 75-mg Tamiflu capsules on five alternate days.<\/li>\n
            3. Take \tone 75-mg Tamiflu capsule twice a day for ten days.<\/li>\n
            4. Take \tone 75-mg Tamiflu capsule a day for seven to ten days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              7. Which country’s flu sufferers are the world’s largest consumers of Tamiflu?<\/p>\n

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              1. United \tKingdom.<\/li>\n
              2. Japan.<\/li>\n
              3. United \tStates.<\/li>\n
              4. Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                8. Some people may be allergic to Tamiflu. Which of the following anti-flu medicines do doctors sometimes prescribe for patients who are allergic to Tamiflu?<\/p>\n

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                1. Diflucan.<\/li>\n
                2. Camptosar.<\/li>\n
                3. Relenza.<\/li>\n
                4. There \tis no anti-flu medicine similar to Tamiflu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  9. What is the main difference between Tamiflu and over-the-counter flu medicines?<\/p>\n

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                  1. Unlike \tTamiflu, over-the-counter flu medicines treat the flu virus in \taddition to easing flu symptoms.<\/li>\n
                  2. Tamiflu \tis a flu preventive and treatment, whereas over-the-counter flu \tmedicines can only ease flu symptoms.<\/li>\n
                  3. Over-the-counter \tflu medicines are more effective in preventing the flu than Tamiflu.<\/li>\n
                  4. There \tis no significant difference between Tamiflu and over-the-counter \tflu medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    10. Does Tamiflu work on all strains of the flu virus?<\/p>\n

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                    1. No. \tThere is evidence of some Tamiflu-resistant flu strains.<\/li>\n
                    2. Yes. \tAll flu viruses are largely the same, and Tamiflu works equally well \ton them all.<\/li>\n
                    3. Tamiflu \tdoes work on all strains of the flu virus, but only when combined \twith the flu vaccine.<\/li>\n
                    4. Tamiflu \tonly works on bird flu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      11. Which of these statements about Tamiflu and the flu vaccine is most accurate?<\/p>\n

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                      1. Tamiflu \tand the flu vaccine contain the same active ingredient.<\/li>\n
                      2. Tamiflu \tcan be an excellent choice for people who either cannot or do not \twish to receive the flu vaccine.<\/li>\n
                      3. The \tflu vaccine treats symptoms of the flu, unlike Tamiflu.<\/li>\n
                      4. The \tflu vaccine is not as effective as Tamiflu in preventing the flu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        12. Some people have reported seizures after taking fake Tamiflu. What is the best way to buy Tamiflu and be sure you’re getting the real thing?<\/p>\n

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                        1. Buy \tTamiflu in bulk, directly from your doctor.<\/li>\n
                        2. Since \tit’s manufactured abroad, buy Tamiflu direct from the overseas \tsource.<\/li>\n
                        3. Buy \tTamiflu from a reputable online pharmacy or at a trusted pharmacy.<\/li>\n
                        4. Use a \tmajor credit card to buy Tamiflu and you’re guaranteed to get the \tgenuine product.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          For more information about Tamiflu and treating the flu, visit the online knowledge base<\/a> at eDrugstore.com See the Tamiflu product information page<\/a> for details on Tamiflu pricing and ordering.<\/p>\n

                          Answers: 1) D 2) A 3) C 4) C 5) C 6) D 7) B 8) C 9) B 10) A 11) B 12) C <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                            Don’t want to shake and shiver with the flu for days on end? A good way out could be Tamiflu, an FDA-approved anti-viral medication that reduces the severity of the flu and can even prevent you from getting the flu in the first place. But before you go out and buy Tamiflu, wouldn’t it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-health-news"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t