A patient comes into the clinic with the onset of itching after opening a letter received about a week ago that contained "quite a bit of white powder." It is suspected that this patient has had an anthrax exposure. Which medication can the nurse anticipate will most likely be prescribed for this patient?

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Ciprofloxacin is the medication of choice for the treatment of anthrax exposure. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against the bacterium that causes anthrax. Normal saline solution flush to the skin may be used to decontaminate the skin after exposure but is not a medication. Acetaminophen and Solu-Medrol are not effective treatments for anthrax exposure.

A Patient Comes into the Clinic with the Onset of Itching