ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I 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. Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis, a bacterium that is susceptible to antibiotics like ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis, effectively treating anthrax infections. Nystatin (
A) is an antifungal used for yeast infections, not bacterial infections like anthrax. Amoxicillin/clavulanate (
B) is a penicillin antibiotic that is not effective against anthrax. Sertraline (
D) is an antidepressant and does not treat bacterial infections. In summary, ciprofloxacin is the correct choice due to its effectiveness against Bacillus anthracis, while the other options are not appropriate for treating anthrax.
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