A pregnant woman tests positive for HBV. Which of the following would the nurse expect to administer?
A) HBV immune globulin
B) HBV vaccine
C) Acyclovir
D) Valacyclovir
A
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If a woman tests positive for HBV, expect to administer HBV immune globulin (HBIG, Hep-B-Gammagee). The newborn will also receive HBV vaccine (Recombivax-HB, Engerix-B) within 12 hours of birth. Acyclovir or valacyclovir would be used to treat herpes simplex virus infection.
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