What is the only intramuscular medication given to a burn patient with prior immunization?

In the context of burn patients who have received prior immunization, tetanus toxoid is the appropriate intramuscular medication because it helps to boost the patient's immunity against tetanus. Tetanus toxoid is a vaccine that promotes the development of active immunity by stimulating the body to produce antibodies against the tetanus toxin. This is particularly important for burn patients, as burns can increase susceptibility to infections, including tetanus, depending on the extent and type of injury.

In cases where a patient has had prior immunizations with tetanus toxoid, administering it again can provide a necessary booster effect to maintain immunity. The timing of the last dose of tetanus toxoid is crucial; if it has been more than 10 years since the last dose, a booster is recommended, especially after a burn injury.

Other options may not be suitable for this specific situation. Tetanus antitoxin is typically used in patients who are unimmunized or have incomplete immunization when there is a high risk of tetanus exposure, but this would not apply to someone with prior immunization. Immune globulin provides passive immunity and is generally not indicated in this specific scenario, and antibiotics are not directly related to tetanus prevention but may be used for managing infection