Author Question: Treatment for herpes simplex virus (types 1 or 2) includes a. Corticosteroids b. Oral ... (Read 46 times)

cool · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Treatment for herpes simplex virus (types 1 or 2) includes

a. Corticosteroids
b. Oral griseofulvin
c. Oral antiviral agent
d. Topical and/or systemic antibiotic

Question 2

What medication is the most effective choice for treating pain associated with sickle cell crisis in a newly admitted 5-year-old child?

a. Morphine
b. Acetaminophen
c. Ibuprofen
d. Midazolam

strudel15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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A Corticosteroids are not effective for viral infections.
B Griseofulvin is an antifungal agent and not effective for viral infections.
C Oral antiviral agents are effective for viral infections such as herpes simplex.
D Antibiotics are not effective in viral diseases.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Opioids, such as morphine, are the preferred drugs for the management of acute,
severe pain, including postoperative pain, posttraumatic pain, pain from
vaso-occlusive crisis, and chronic cancer pain.
B Acetaminophen provides only mild analgesic relief and is not appropriate for a
newly admitted child with sickle cell crisis.
C Ibuprofen is a type of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used
primarily for pain associated with inflammation. It is appropriate for mild to
moderate pain, but is not adequate for this patient.
D Midazolam (Versed) is a short-acting drug used for conscious sedation,
preoperative sedation, and as an induction agent for general anesthesia.