A client has had a sinus infection for 1 week. She was seen in the clinic 4 days ago and was instructed to take over-the-counter decongestants and antipyretics
She returns to the clinic with continued symptoms and green nasal mucus. The nurse anticipates that which medication will be ordered?
a. Narcotic
b. Antibiotic
c. Antiviral agent
d. Antifungal agent
ANS: B
This client may have progressed from a viral to a bacterial sinus infection.
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