A client has a minor infection of the skin around the fingernails. What can the nurse suggest the client use for this infection?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Bacitracin ointment
2. Neomycin with polymyxin B (Neosporin) ointment
3. Undecylenic acid (Cruex)
4. Clotrimazole (Mycelex)
5. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Bacitracin ointment is an over-the-counter medication for minor skin infections.
Rationale 2: Neomycin with polymyxin B (Neosporin) ointment is an over-the-counter medication for minor skin infections.
Rationale 3: This medication is used for fungal infections.
Rationale 4: This medication is used for fungal infections.
Rationale 5: This medication is used for viral infections.
Global Rationale: Bacitracin ointment and Neomycin with polymyxin B aren over-the-counter medications for minor skin infections. Undecylenic acid (Cruex) and clotrimazole (Mycelex) are used for fungal infections. Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used for viral infections.
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