A patient has been diagnosed with a severe case of inhalational anthrax. The nurse is preparing to implement the medication orders. Which medication is appropriate for inhalational anthrax?

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The fluorquinolone ciprofloxacin is used to treat more severe (i.e., the inhalational form) cases of anthrax. Doxycycline is used for more mild cases (gastrointestinal and cutaneous forms). The anthrax vaccine is used to prevent anthrax. Immunoglobulin is not an appropriate treatment.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with a Severe Case of Inhalational