Which may be given to high-risk children after exposure to chickenpox to prevent varicella?
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
B) Varicella globulin
C) Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
D) VCZ immune globulin (VariZIG)

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

VariZIG is given to high-risk children to prevent the development of chickenpox. Acyclovir decreases the severity, not the development, of chickenpox. Varicella globulin is not effective because it is not the immune globulin. Diphenhydramine may help pruritus but not the actual chickenpox.

Which May Be Given to High-Risk Children After Exposure to Chickenpox