A Client Is Ordered to Receive Acyclovir (Zovirax)

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client is ordered to receive acyclovir (Zovirax) . The nurse is aware that acyclovir is effective against various viruses and has a short half-life. The medication dose should be taken _____ day.

• A) once a
• B) twice a
• C) three or more times a
• D) once every other

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