Which medication will the nurse prepare to administer as the primary antibiotic of choice for the treatment of anthrax?

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Ciprofloxacin is the primary antibiotic of choice for the treatment of anthrax, due to its effectiveness against the bacterium causing the infection, Bacillus anthracis. Other antibiotics, such as erythromycin and ampicillin, may be used as alternative treatments or in combination with ciprofloxacin. Vancomycin is not effective against Bacillus anthracis and would not be an appropriate choice for treatment of anthrax.

Which Medication Will the Nurse Prepare to Administer as the Primary