A neonate has been diagnosed with a herpes simplex viral infection of the eye. Which medication will the nurse prepare to administer?
A)Oral erythromycin
B)Fluoroquinolone eyedrops or ointment
C)Parenteral acyclovir (Zovirax) and vidarabine (VIRA-A) ophthalmic ointment
D)Intravenous penicillin

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A herpes simplex viral infection of the eye in a neonate is a serious condition that requires immediate medical intervention. The recommended treatment is a combination of parenteral acyclovir and vidarabine ophthalmic ointment. Oral erythromycin and fluoroquinolone eyedrops are not effective against herpes simplex viral infection in the eye. Intravenous penicillin is used to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections.

A Neonate Has Been Diagnosed with a Herpes Simplex Viral