A client arrives at the emergency department with nausea, hematemesis, fever, abdominal pain, and severe diarrhea. There is a suspicion the client has been exposed to the anthrax bacillus. What category of medications will be administered?

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The symptoms described suggest gastrointestinal anthrax, which is treated with antimicrobial medications such as ciprofloxacin or doxycycline. Narcotics, antihistamines, and antacids would not be appropriate treatments for anthrax.

A Client Arrives at the Emergency Department with Nausea, Hematemesis