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Acyclovir (Zovirax) ointment has been prescribed for a patient with oral herpes lesions. Which of the following should the nurse include when providing information to the patient regarding this medication?
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1. Adverse effects include vomiting and diarrhea.
2. It can reduce the length of the herpes outbreak.
3. It is an antibiotic medication.
4. Repeated usage of the drug will likely put the patient into a permanent remission state.
5. It is most effective when administered intravenously.
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1,2 -- Adverse effects of acyclovir (Zovirax) ointment include headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It can reduce the length of the herpes outbreak. Acyclovir is used to reduce the severity and length of an outbreak of herpes simplex.Acyclovir is an antiviral agent.Herpes simplex is a viral condition that is not curable, and outbreaks are likely to occur when the patient is physically and/or emotionally stressed.For patients with intact immune systems, oral acyclovir (Zovirax) is generally used.
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