Several clients are receiving the antiviral medication acyclovir. Which orders from the health care provider would the nurse question?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Acyclovir IM
2. Acyclovir IV
3. Acyclovir cream
4. Acyclovir by mouth
5. Acyclovir by SQ
Correct Answer: 1,5
Rationale 1: Acyclovir cannot be administered by intramuscular injection. The nurse would question this order.
Rationale 2: Acyclovir can be administered intravenously. The nurse does not need to question this order.
Rationale 3: Acyclovir can be administered topically in a cream. The nurse does not need to question this order.
Rationale 4: Acyclovir can be administered orally. The nurse does not need to question this order.
Rationale 5: Acyclovir cannot be administered by subcutaneous injection. The nurse would question this order.
Global Rationale: Acyclovir routes of administration are oral, intravenous, and topical. It is not given by other routes.
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