The patient has been exposed to anthrax. What treatment will the nurse plan to administer?
1. Penicillin (Bicillin LA) and vancomycin (Vancocin).
2. Tetracycline (Sumycin) and erythromycin (Erythrocin).
3. Ampicillin (Principen) and cefepime (Maxipime).
4. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and doxycycline (Vibramycin).
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and doxycycline (Vibramycin) in combination for treatment of anthrax. Tetracycline (Sumycin) and erythromycin (Erythrocin) are not approved for the treatment of anthrax. Ampicillin (Principen) and cefepime (Maxipime) are not approved for the treatment of anthrax. Penicillin (Bicillin LA) and vancomycin (Vancocin) are not approved for the treatment of anthrax.
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