A patient asks why the physician would not prescribe antibiotics for influenza. How should the nurse respond?
a. "Most cases of the flu are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria."
b. "Antibiotics are not effective against viruses."
c. "Antibiotics have too many serious side effects."
d. "Antibiotics can interact with other medications used for the flu."
ANS: B
Influenza is caused by a virus; antibiotics are not effective against viruses. Secondary bacterial infection may sometimes occur, which can necessitate antibiotics. Antibiotics can have serious side effects and can interact with other medications, but that is not the reason they are not ordered.
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