The nurse receives the following order for a patient who is diagnosed with herpes zoster virus: PO acyclovir (Zovirax) 400 mg TID for 7 to 10 days. The nurse will contact the provider to clarify which part of the order?
a. Dose and frequency
b. Frequency and duration
c. Drug and dose
d. Drug and duration
ANS: A
Acyclovir is used for herpes zoster, but the dose should be 800 mg 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. The nurse should clarify the dose and frequency. For herpes simplex, 400 mg 3 times daily is correct.
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