A Person Comes into the Clinic with the Onset of Itching

question 10

Multiple Choice

A person comes into the clinic with the onset of itching after opening a letter received about a week ago that contained quite a bit of white powder. It is suspected that this person has had an anthrax exposure. Which medication can the nurse anticipate that this person will most likely be prescribed?

• A)Doxycycline
• B)Amphotericin
• C)Methylprednisolone
• D)Interferon

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Heroin

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