When Prescribing Acyclovir, Patients Should Be Educated Regarding The

question 23

Multiple Choice

When prescribing acyclovir, patients should be educated regarding the:

• A) High risk of developing diarrhea
• B) Need to drink lots of fluids during treatment
• C) Risk for life-threatening rash such as Stevens-Johnson
• D) Eccentric dosing schedule

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