This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A 3-year-old female is being seen in the clinic with symptoms of a urinary tract infection. Which ... (Read 108 times)

mspears3

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
A 3-year-old female is being seen in the clinic with symptoms of a urinary tract infection. Which medication would be appropriate for a child this age?
 
  1. Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
  2. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ)
  3. Fosfomycin (Monurol)
  4. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with AUC. The client lives in a community where drug resistance is an issue. Which antibiotics may be prescribed for this client?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ)
  2. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  3. Norfloxacin (Noroxin)
  4. Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin)
  5. Fosfomycin (Monurol)



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

amynguyen1221

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 355
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Fluoroquinolones are contraindicated in children under age 18 because of the possibility of cartilage damage.
Rationale 2: TMP-SMZ is the only drug listed that can be administered safely to a child.
Rationale 3: The safety and efficacy of fosfomycin have not been established in children younger than 12 years old.
Rationale 4: Fluoroquinolones are contraindicated in children under age 18 because of the possibility of cartilage damage.
Global Rationale: TMP-SMZ is the only drug listed that can be administered safely to a child. Fluoroquinolones are contraindicated in children under age 18 because of the possibility of cartilage damage. The safety and efficacy of fosfomycin have not been established in children younger than 12 years old.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is the drug of a choice for treating AUC but is not used in communities with large numbers of drug-resistant conditions.
Rationale 2: Ciprofloxacin is a drug of choice in treating AUC but is not used in communities with large numbers of drug-resistant conditions.
Rationale 3: Norfloxacin is often prescribed in communities with a large number of drug-resistant conditions.
Rationale 4: Nitrofurantoin is often prescribed in communities with a large number of drug-resistant conditions.
Rationale 5: Fosfomycin (Monurol) is often prescribed when compliance is an issue, not in communities with a large number of drug-resistant conditions.
Global Rationale: Norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), and nitrofurantoin have become preferred drugs for AUC in communities with large numbers of drug-resistant conditions. Fosfomycin (Monurol) is used when compliance is an issue. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ciprofloxacin are not the best drugs for use in communities with large numbers of drug-resistant conditions.





 

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Did you know?

Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library