The nurse explains that an antiviral drug commonly used to relieve symptoms of herpes simplex virus (HSV) is:
1. tetracycline (Achromycin).
2. acyclovir (Zovirax).
3. erythromycin (E-Mycin).
4. metronidazole (Flagyl).
2
There is no cure for HSV infection, but oral antiviral drugs like acyclovir (Zovirax) help by partially controlling the signs and symptoms during initial and recurrent episodes.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: 1109, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 9
TOP: Drugs to Treat STIs KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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