Which medication may be given to high risk children after exposure to chickenpox to prevent varicella?
a. Acyclovir
b. Vitamin A
c. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
d. Varicella zoster immune globulin (VZIG)
ANS: D
VZIG is given to high risk children to help prevent the development of chickenpox. Immune globulin intravenous may also be recommended. Acyclovir is given to immunocompromised children to reduce the severity of symptoms. Vitamin A reduces morbidity and mortality associated with the measles. The antihistamine diphenhydramine is administered to reduce the itching associated with chickenpox.
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