The nurse is aware that to achieve the most therapeutic effects,the best time to administer oseltamivir (Tamiflu)or zanamivir (Relenza)is:

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The best time to administer oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) is within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms, as this is when the drugs have the most therapeutic effects. Administering the drugs earlier, such as as soon as the client has been exposed to someone with influenza, is not recommended as there may not be an active infection yet. Administering the drugs any time during the course of the illness may not be as effective as administering them within 48 hours of symptom onset. Administering the drugs at the same time as the vaccine is not necessary as the two work differently and one does not replace the other.

The Nurse Is Aware That to Achieve the Most Therapeutic