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Acyclovir (Zovirax) Ointment Has Been Prescribed for a Patient with Oral

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Acyclovir (Zovirax) ointment has been prescribed for a patient with oral herpes lesions. Which of the following should the nurse include when providing information to the patient regarding this medication? Select all that apply.


A) Adverse effects include vomiting and diarrhea.
B) It can reduce the length of the herpes outbreak.
C) It is an antibiotic medication.
D) Repeated usage of the drug will likely put the patient into a permanent remission state.
E) It is most effective when administered intravenously.

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