Author Question: A patient taking metronidazole Flagyl for asymptomatic intestinal amebiasis complains of tingling ... (Read 78 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient taking metronidazole Flagyl for asymptomatic intestinal amebiasis complains of tingling and numbness of the hands and feet. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

a. Encourage the patient to exercise to im-prove circulation.
b. Inform the patient that numbness is a common and reversible side effect.
c. Stress the need to avoid constrictive clothing and crossing the legs.
d. Withhold the drug and notify the pre-scriber.

Question 2

A child is seen in a clinic with a chief complaint of itching, especially at night. The nurse observes small ridges and dotted lines of erythema on the child's neck and buttocks.

The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication initially? a. Benzyl alcohol Ulesfia
b. Ivermectin Stromectol
c. Malathion Ovide
d. Permethrin Elimite

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

Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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This child has symptoms of scabies, and permethrin is the first treatment of choice. Benzyl alco-hol is used to treat head lice. Ivermectin is an oral medication that can be used but is not a first-line treatment. Malathion may be used for scabies but is not the first choice.