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meagbuch

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Natamycin can best be described as an:
 
  a. antibacterial agent. c. antiviral agent.
  b. antifungal agent. d. anesthetic agent.

Question 2

When caring for a client with a herpes simplex type 1 eye infection, the nurse would anticipate the health care provider to prescribe:
 
  a. trifluridine. c. ciprofloxacin.
  b. epinephrine HCl. d. gentamicin.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Natamycin is an antifungal agent.
B Correct: Antifungal is the classification of natamycin.
C Incorrect: It is not an antiviral agent.
D Incorrect: It is not an anesthetic agent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is an antiviral agent effective against herpes simplex eye infections.
B Incorrect: This will not treat a viral infection.
C Incorrect: This is an antibacterial not an antiviral agent.
D Incorrect: This is an antibacterial not an antiviral agent.



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