A nurse cares for a client who has a Giardia infection. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client?
a. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
b. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
c. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
d. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
ANS: A
Metronidazole is the drug of choice for a Giardia infection. Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are antibiotics used for bacterial infections. Sulfasalazine is used for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
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