Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection

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What is the recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the routine use of ribavirin?

It is recommended only for patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

It is recommended for patients with chronic lung disease

It is not recommended due to its high cost and uncertainties regarding its effectiveness (correct)

It is recommended for all patients

Which of the following patients may be considered for ribavirin treatment?

Patients with a history of asthma

Patients with a history of pneumonia

Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Patients with immunocompromised conditions (correct)

What is the conclusion regarding the use of inhaled β2-agonists or epinephrine?

They are not recommended by the AAP guidelines

There is no conclusive evidence that they have a positive impact on disease outcome (correct)

They have a negative impact on disease outcome

They have a positive impact on disease outcome

What is the recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the use of corticosteroids?

Their routine use is not recommended due to lack of evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of antibiotic therapy in patients with this disease?

It may increase the risk of adverse events and bacterial resistance Signup and view all the answers

When are antibiotics indicated in patients with this disease?

Only in patients with secondary bacterial infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for not recommending the routine use of ribavirin?

It has a high cost and uncertainties regarding its effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following patients may not be considered for ribavirin treatment?

Patients with a history of asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the conclusion regarding the use of corticosteroids in patients with this disease?

There is no conclusive evidence that they are effective in improving disease outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the general recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the use of antibiotics?

They are not indicated unless secondary bacterial infection develops Signup and view all the answers

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection

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What is the recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the routine use of ribavirin?

Which of the following patients may be considered for ribavirin treatment?

What is the conclusion regarding the use of inhaled β2-agonists or epinephrine?

What is the recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the use of corticosteroids?

What is the outcome of antibiotic therapy in patients with this disease?

When are antibiotics indicated in patients with this disease?

What is the reason for not recommending the routine use of ribavirin?

Which of the following patients may not be considered for ribavirin treatment?

What is the conclusion regarding the use of corticosteroids in patients with this disease?

What is the general recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the use of antibiotics?

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