Which of the following medications is used to treat viral infections?
sulfadiazine
cefepime
cyclovir
ketoconazole
cyclovir
Rationale: Acyclovir (Zovirax®) is used to treat viral infections. Sulfadiazine and cefepime are used for bacterial infections. Ketoconazole is used for fungal infections.
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You are treating a patient with a deep partial-thickness burn wound involving 15% total body surface area with irrigation, debridement, and silver sulfadiazine–impregnated gauze dressings. You notice an increase in erythema, more purulent drainage, and that the previously red granulation tissue is now pale. What is the most logical reason for this occurrence?
A. The zone of coagulation is resolving. B. The patient has an allergy to sulfa. C. The wound is infected. D. You should be less aggressive with your debridement because this is a sign of a hyperactive inflammatory response.