A child has painful,fluid-filled vesicles on the upper lip.What medication does the nurse anticipate teaching parents about?
A) Corticosteroids
B) Oral griseofulvin
C) Oral antiviral agent
D) Topical antibiotic

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This child has a herpes infection.Oral antiviral agents are effective for viral infections such as herpes simplex.Corticosteroids are not effective for viral infections.Griseofulvin is an antifungal agent and not effective for viral infections.Antibiotics are not effective in viral diseases.

A Child Has Painful,fluid-Filled Vesicles on the Upper Lip