This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A client has had a sinus infection for 1 week. She was seen in the clinic 4 days ago and was ... (Read 74 times)

kwoodring

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jul 23, 2018
A client has had a sinus infection for 1 week. She was seen in the clinic 4 days ago and was instructed to take over-the-counter decongestants and antipyretics.
 
  She returns to the clinic with continued symptoms and green nasal mucus. The nurse anticipates that which medication will be ordered?
  a. Narcotic
  b. Antibiotic
  c. Antiviral agent
  d. Antifungal agent

Question 2

The client is experiencing cold symptoms. The nurse anticipates that the client will be ordered:
 
  a. antivirals.
  b. antifungals.
  c. antitussives.
  d. antibiotics.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

CAPTAINAMERICA

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
This client may have progressed from a viral to a bacterial sinus infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Antitussives are used to decrease coughs.


kwoodring

  • Member
  • Posts: 560
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

lkanara2

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Patients who have been on total parenteral nutrition for more than a few days may need to have foods gradually reintroduced to give the digestive tract time to start working again.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Laboratory tests to screen for infection Laboratory tests to screen for infection
Medical assistants perform many functions in a physician's office or a clinic. Medical assistants perform many functions in a physician's office or a clinic.
Men and women report having fewer days with stressors as they go from middle to older adulthood, and ... Men and women report having fewer days with stressors as they go from middle to older adulthood, and ...
(B) Actual photo of fetus at week 9. (B) Actual photo of fetus at week 9.
Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation
Sexual Development begins in the Seventh week of Gestation Sexual Development begins in the Seventh week of Gestation
Video: Hormones and the menstrual cycle Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library