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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


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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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

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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.


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