A client is admitted to the emergency department with suspected exposure to anthrax. The nurse anticipates the healthcare provider will prescribe which medication?

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Ciprofloxacin is the recommended medication for treating anthrax exposure as it is effective in killing the bacteria responsible for the disease. Anthrax vaccination is a preventative measure and would not be given in the emergency department for suspected exposure. Atropine is used to treat certain types of chemical poisoning and antiviral agents are not effective against bacterial infections such as anthrax.

A Client Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Suspected