A child has been diagnosed with giardiasis. Which prescribed medication should the nurse expect to administer?
a. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
c. Erythromycin (Pediazole)
d. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
ANS: B
Metronidazole is an antibiotic effective against anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites. It is prescribed to treat giardiasis. Zithromax is an antibiotic frequently used to treat respiratory infections. Zovirax is an antiviral medication and Pediazole is an antibiotic used to treat respiratory and skin infections.
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