A neonate has been diagnosed with a herpes simplex viral infection of the eye. Which medication will the nurse prepare to administer?

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Parenteral acyclovir (Zovirax) and vidarabine (VIRA-A) ophthalmic ointment are the medications of choice for a neonate with a herpes simplex viral infection of the eye. These medications can cross the blood-brain barrier and help prevent systemic dissemination of the virus. Fluoroquinolone eye drops or ointment are used for bacterial eye infections, intravenous penicillin is used for systemic bacterial infections, and oral erythromycin is used for some bacterial infections such as chlamydia.

A Neonate Has Been Diagnosed with a Herpes Simplex Viral