The nurse is teaching a community health class about anthrax exposure and prevention. Which statement will the nurse include in the material?
A) "Vaccination includes the initial dose, as well as six-month and one-year follow up injections."
B) "Vaccination is recommended for all individuals to ensure immunity."
C) "Treatment for known exposure to anthrax includes vaccination and treatment with antibiotics."
D) "Current recommendations for treatment for anthrax includes oral amoxicillin and levofloxacin."
C) "Treatment for known exposure to anthrax includes vaccination and treatment with antibiotics."
Explanation: A) Vaccination includes the initial dose, as well as follow up doses at one month, six months, and yearly boosters.
B) Vaccination is recommended for members of the military and lab and industrial workers at risk for exposure.
C) Treatment for known exposure to anthrax includes vaccination and treatment with antibiotics. Vaccination includes the initial dose, as well as follow up doses at one month, six months, and yearly boosters.
D) Current antibiotic recommendations for anthrax treatment include ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, not amoxicillin.
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