A client is diagnosed with a viral skin infection. The nurse realizes that which of the following medications may be prescribed for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Nystatin (Mycostatin)
2. Docosanol (Abreva)
3. Boric acid
4. Penciclovir (Denavir)
5. Hydrogen peroxide
6. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
2, 4, 6
Antiviral medications include docosanol (Abreva), penciclovir (Denavir), and acyclovir (Zovirax). Nystatin (Mycostatin) is an antifungal medication. Boric acid is an antipruritic solution. Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic solution.
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