The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old with herpes simplex virus. Which prescribed medication should the nurse expect to be included in the treatment plan?
a. Corticosteroids c. Oral antiviral agent
b. Oral griseofulvin d. Topical and/or systemic antibiotic
ANS: C
Oral antiviral agents are effective for viral infections such as herpes simplex. Corticosteroids and antibiotics are not effective for viral infections. Griseofulvin is an antifungal agent and not effective for viral infections.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).