ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Pharmacology 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has varicella-zoster virus. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
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Rationale: Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and shingles. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication effective against herpes viruses like varicella-zoster. It inhibits viral DNA replication, reducing symptoms and complications. Vancomycin (
B) is an antibiotic for bacterial infections, not viral. Gentamicin (
C) is also an antibiotic, ineffective against viruses. Quinine (
D) is primarily used for malaria and muscle cramps, not varicella-zoster virus.
Therefore, the correct answer is A, acyclovir, to treat the viral infection effectively.
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