In the emergency department, several patients have possibly been exposed to anthrax. The nurse will prepare to administer prophylactic doses of a )ciprofloxacin.b )cidofovir.c) immunoglobulin.d) antitoxin.

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In the emergency department, several patients have possibly been exposed to anthrax. The nurse will prepare to administer prophylactic doses of
a )ciprofloxacin.
b )cidofovir.
c) immunoglobulin.
d) antitoxin.

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Anthrax is referred to as a clinical condition that occurs because of a very serious bacteria illness by the spore-forming bacteria. This infection can be spread in humans when they inhale these spores while breathing. This disease can cause several symptoms depending on the route from which the spores enter the body. Symptoms include ulcers on the skin, shortness of breath, and using an antibiotic against this disease is a proven cure of infection and when the Anthrax is inhaled, it can be fatal for a person in severe cases.

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Several patients have possibly been exposed to Anthrax in the emergency department. The nurse will prepare to administer the prophylactic doses of ciprofloxacin. This is because ciprofloxacin is a standard antibiotic drug that can be used against Anthrax. Ciprofloxacin is principally accountable for inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial DNA and their growth by causing the inhibition of DNA gyrase enzyme in the host or suspect's body to prevent the infection.

Hence the correct option is a.

 

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