A parent brings her child to the pediatric clinic and reports that the child has a rash on one side of his body that reminds her of chickenpox,but is more painful.Which medication does the nurse anticipate teaching the parent about?

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This rash sounds like herpes zoster (shingles),which is treated with acyclovir.Imuran is used in autoimmune disorders.Benadryl is used for itching.IVIG is also used in immune disorders.

A Parent Brings Her Child to the Pediatric Clinic and Reports