ATI RN
ATI Nurs 2000 Fundamentals Questions
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A nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with herpes simplex virus encephalitis. Which medication would the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to order for treatment?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ampicillin. Herpes simplex virus encephalitis is caused by a virus, not bacteria. Ampicillin is an antibiotic effective against certain bacterial infections, not viruses like herpes. Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant used for organ transplant recipients. Medication C and D are unknown. In this case, antiviral medications such as acyclovir or valacyclovir would be indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus encephalitis.
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