The nurse caring for which client would question an order for acyclovir (Zovirax)?
1. Client with hepatitis B
2. Client with varicella-zoster
3. Client with herpes simplex 2 encephalitis
4. Client with cytomegalovirus
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is not used to treat hepatitis B.
Rationale 2: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used to treat the symptoms of varicella-zoster.
Rationale 3: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2.
Rationale 4: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used to treat the symptoms of cytomegalovirus.
Global Rationale: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is not used to treat hepatitis B. It can be used in treatment of herpes viruses.
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