Herpes zoster infection (shingles) Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 66-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for evaluation of a painful rash for the past three days. He is otherwise healthy and does not take any medications daily. Temperature is 36°C (96.8°F), blood pressure is 137/70 mmHg, pulse is 89/min, respiratory rate is 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. On physical examination, the patient appears uncomfortable. The patient’s rash is shown in the image below. Which of the following medications should be administered at this time?
 A close up photo shows a person's lower back with a rash of many small, fluid-filled blisters across the skin, just above blue jeans w/ a brown leather tag.
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