Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with herpes simplex virus encephalitis. Which medication would the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to order for treatment?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Ampicillin. Herpes simplex virus encephalitis is caused by a virus, not bacteria. Ampicillin is an antibiotic effective against certain bacterial infections, not viruses like herpes. Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant used for organ transplant recipients. Medication C and D are unknown. In this case, antiviral medications such as acyclovir or valacyclovir would be indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus encephalitis.