A hospital nurse is participating in a drill during which many clients with inhalation anthrax are being admitted. What drugs should the nurse anticipate administering? (Select all that apply.)
a. Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
b. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
c. Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
d. Ethambutol (Myambutol)
e. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMX-TMP) (Septra)
ANS: A, B, C
Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, and doxycycline are all possible treatments for inhalation anthrax. Ethambutol is used for tuberculosis. SMX-TMP is commonly used for urinary tract infections and other common infections.
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