ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client exposed to anthrax has presented to the healthcare setting. Which of the following medications below is the treatment for this biological exposure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which is susceptible to ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, essential for bacterial DNA replication. It is recommended as the treatment of choice for anthrax exposure by the CDC due to its effectiveness against the anthrax bacteria. Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) (
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A) is not effective against anthrax. Nystatin (Mycostatin) (
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B) is an antifungal medication, not effective for bacterial infections like anthrax. Tamoxifen (
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D) is a medication used for breast cancer treatment, not for anthrax.
Therefore, Ciprofloxacin is the correct choice for treating anthrax exposure.
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