A patient with a penicillin allergy is diagnosed with scarlet fever. Which medications should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. amoxicillin
2. cefuroxime
3. erythromycin
4. dexamethasone
5. pseudoephedrine
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Scarlet fever is caused by the streptococcus bacteria, and penicillin is the medication of choice. In the event of a penicillin allergy, erythromycin, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime may be used. Dexamethasone, a steroid, and pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, are not indicated in the treatment of a streptococcus infection.
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