A 16-year-old girl with mononucleosis is being evaluated for the development of a maculopapular rash. The nurse should ask the patient if she has taken which of the following medications?
1. Acetaminophen
2. Acyclovir
3. Amoxicillin
4. Aspirin
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1. Acetaminophen will not cause the side effects and is an acceptable medication.
2. Acyclovir is contraindicated.
3. A maculopapular rash will appear if amoxicillin or ampicillin is given to an individual with mononucleosis.
4. Aspirin should not be given to a child or an adolescent at any time.
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