A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with symptoms of an anorectal infection; cultures indicate that the patient has a viral infection. The nurse should anticipate the administration of what drug?
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
B) Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
C) Penicillin (penicillin
D) Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Ans: A
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Acyclovir (Zovirax) is often given to patients with viral anorectal infections. Doxycycline (Vibramycin) and penicillin (penicillin G) are drugs of choice for bacterial infections. Metronidazole (Flagyl) is used for other infections with a bacterial etiology; it is ineffective against viruses.
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