The nurse is taking care of a 7-year-old child with herpes simplex virus (type 1 or 2). Which prescribed medication should the nurse expect to be included in the treatment plan?
A) Corticosteroids
B) Oral griseofulvin
C) Oral antiviral agent
D) Topical and/or systemic antibiotic

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Oral antiviral agents are effective for viral infections such as herpes simplex. Corticosteroids are not effective for viral infections. Griseofulvin is an antifungal agent and not effective for viral infections. Antibiotics are not effective in viral diseases.

The Nurse Is Taking Care of a 7-Year-Old Child with Herpes