An Infant Who Is Possibly Infected with Herpes Simplex Infection

question 8

Multiple Choice

An infant who is possibly infected with herpes simplex infection is being dismissed.What medication should the nurse anticipate instructing the parents on giving?

• A) Acyclovir (Avirax)
• B) Ampicillin (Omnipen)
• C) Cephtriaxone (Rocephin)
• D) Hydroxyzine (Atarax)

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