Author Question: A client is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl). The nurse educates the client that this medication is ... (Read 34 times)

Shelles · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl). The nurse educates the client that this medication is prescribed to treat which disorders?(Select all that apply.)

1. CNS infections
2. Rosacea
3. Trichomoniasis
4. Amebiasis
5. HIV/AIDS

Question 2

The client asks the nurse what are possible treatments for influenza. Which treatments should the nurse include in client teaching?(Select all that apply.)

1. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
2. Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
3. Amantadine (Symmetrel)
4. Zanamivir (Relenza)
5. Nystatin (Fungicidin)

otokexnaru · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Metronidazole is unique in that it also has antibiotic activity against anaerobic bacteria, and thus is used to treat a number of respiratory, bone, skin, and CNS infections.
Rationale 2: Topical forms are used to treat rosacea.
Rationale 3: Metronidazole is also a drug of choice for two other protozoan infections: giardiasis from Giardia lamblia and trichomoniasis due to Trichomonas vaginalis.
Rationale 4: Metronidazole is a preferred drug for amebiasis because it is effective against amoebas in the intestine and in other organs.
Rationale 5:This class of medication is not used to treat HIV/AIDS. Antiretroviral medications are used for this purpose.

Global Rationale: Metronidazole is somewhat unique in that it also has antibiotic activity against anaerobic bacteria, and thus is used to treat a number of respiratory, bone, skin, and CNS infections. Topical forms are used to treat rosacea. Metronidazole is also a drug of choice for two other protozoan infections: giardiasis from Giardia lamblia and trichomoniasis due to Trichomonas vaginalis. Metronidazole is a preferred drug for amebiasis because it is effective against amoebas in the intestine and in other organs. This class of medication is not used to treat HIV/AIDS. Antiretroviral medications are used for this purpose.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is used to treat influenza.
Rationale 2: Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is used to treat herpes.
Rationale 3: Amantadine (Symmetrel) is used to treat influenza.
Rationale 4: Zanamivir (Relenza) is used to treat influenza.
Rationale 5: Nystatin (Fungicidin) is used to treat fungal infections.

Global Rationale: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is used to treat influenza. Amantadine (Symmetrel) is used to treat influenza. Zanamivir (Relenza) is used to treat influenza. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is used to treat herpes. Nystatin (Fungicidin) is used to treat fungal infections.