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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: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis, and ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic effective against this bacterium. It inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, leading to cell death. Nystatin (
A) is an antifungal used for Candida infections, not bacterial infections like anthrax. Metronidazole (
C) is an antibiotic used for anaerobic bacteria and protozoal infections, not anthrax. Amoxicillin/clavulanate (
D) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic but not specifically indicated for anthrax.

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