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NCLEX-RN · Question #57
NCLEX-RN Question #57: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon). (A) Mafenide acetate is bacteriostatic against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms and is the agent that best penetrates eschar. (B) Silver sulfadiazine poorly penetrates eschar. (C) Neomycin sulfate does not penetrate eschar. (D) Povidoneiodine does not penetrate eschar.
Question
The medication that best penetrates eschar is:
Options
- AMafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)
- BSilver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)
- CNeomycin sulfate (Neosporin)
- DPovidone-iodine (Betadine)
Explanation
(A) Mafenide acetate is bacteriostatic against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms and is the agent that best penetrates eschar. (B) Silver sulfadiazine poorly penetrates eschar. (C) Neomycin sulfate does not penetrate eschar. (D) Povidoneiodine does not penetrate eschar.
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