Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
5-month-old Emily Harter presented to the pediatrician’s office with a fever, dyspnea (labored breathing), wheezing, nasal flaring, and a harsh cough. Rapid testing of nasal swabs obtained from Emily revealed RSV disease. Mrs. Harter is distraught to learn that her daughter will be admitted to the hospital, and will receive intravenous hydration and oxygen therapy.
-Mrs.Harter questions which antibiotic will be given to treat her daughter's infection.You inform her that

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Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  5-month-old Emily Harter presented to the pediatrician’s office with a fever, dyspnea (labored breathing), wheezing, nasal flaring, and a harsh cough. Rapid testing of nasal swabs obtained from Emily revealed RSV disease. Mrs. Harter is distraught to learn that her daughter will be admitted to the hospital, and will receive intravenous hydration and oxygen therapy. 
-Mrs.Harter questions which antibiotic will be given to treat her daughter's infection.You inform her that

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Antibiotics work by targeting bacterial cells and do not have any effect on viruses. RSV disease is caused by a virus, not bacteria, so antibiotics would not be effective in treating it. The treatment for RSV disease includes supportive care, such as oxygen therapy and intravenous hydration.

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