The patient has been exposed to anthrax. What treatment will the nurse plan to administer?
1. Penicillin (Bicillin LA) and vancomycin (Vancocin).
2. Tetracycline (Sumycin) and erythromycin (Erythrocin).
3. Ampicillin (Principen) and cefepime (Maxipime).
4. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and doxycycline (Vibramycin).
Question 2
The patient was exposed to cutaneous anthrax 2 weeks ago. What will the nurse see when assessing the patient's skin?
1. Large pustules, and later, reddish scabs
2. Small, fluid-filled vesicles, and later, small skin erosions
3. Ulcerated areas, and later, keloids
4. Small skin lesions, and later, black scabs
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