Question

a nurse in a providers office is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of herpes zoster. the nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? zoster vaccine acyclovir amoxicillin infliximab

Explanation:

Herpes zoster (shingles) is caused by the varicella - zoster virus. Antiviral medications are used to treat it. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug effective against herpes - group viruses, including varicella - zoster. The zoster vaccine is for prevention (not treatment of an active infection), amoxicillin is an antibiotic (used for bacterial infections, not viral), and infliximab is a biologic used for autoimmune conditions, not for herpes zoster.

Answer:

B. Acyclovir