A 60-year-old patient comes to the clinic reporting a sudden onset of a painful rash that began the day before.The primary care NP notes a vesicular rash along a dermatome on one side of the patient's back.The patient has a low-grade fever.The NP will prescribe:

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Acyclovir is effective against herpes viruses including the varicella-zoster virus that causes shingles.Varicella vaccine is given to prevent shingles in older patients.Metronidazole is an antiprotozoal.Amantadine is given to treat influenza.

A 60-Year-Old Patient Comes to the Clinic Reporting a Sudden