A child is diagnosed with scarlet fever. Which medication would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this child?
A) Ibuprofen
B) Acyclovir
C) Penicillin V
D) Doxycycline
C
Response:
Penicillin V is the antibiotic of choice for the treatment of scarlet fever. Ibuprofen is used to treat fever. Acyclovir is used to treat viral infections. Doxycycline, a tetracycline, is the drug of choice for treating Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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a. descending aorta. b. lower liver border. c. medial border of the spleen. d. upper right kidney ridge.
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