An infant who is possibly infected with herpes simplex infection is being dismissed. What medication should the nurse anticipate instructing the parents on giving?
A.
Acyclovir (Avirax)
B.
Ampicillin (Omnipen)
C.
Cephtriaxone (Rocephin)
D.
Hydroxyzine (Atarax)
ANS: A
Herpes simplex is a viral infection, so an antiviral such as acyclovir is warranted. Antibiotics such as ampicillin and cephtriaxone are not used. Hydroxyzine is for itching.
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