Which drug is most likely to be ordered for the client with herpes simplex virus?
1. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
2. Zidovudine (Retrovir)
3. Nystatin (Fungizone)
4. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
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Rationale 1: The drug acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral drug used for herpes viruses and is most effective against HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Rationale 2: Zidovudine is an antiviral mainly used in the treatment of HIV.
Rationale 3: Nystatin is an antifungal medication.
Rationale 4: Metronidazole is an antifungal medication.
Global Rationale: The drug acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral drug used for herpes viruses and is most effective against HSV-1 and HSV-2. Zidovudine is an antiviral mainly used in the treatment of HIV. Nystatin is an antifungal medication. Metronidazole is an antifungal medication.
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