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

Author Question: Juakeem is a nasal methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carrier. Treatment to ... (Read 163 times)

dollx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 558
Juakeem is a nasal methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carrier. Treatment to eradicate nasal MRSA is mupirocin. Patient education regarding treating nasal MRSA includes:
 
  1. Take the oral medication exactly as prescribed.
  2. Insert one-half of the dose in each nostril twice a day.
  3. Alternate treating one nare in the morning and the other in the evening.
  4. Nasal MRSA eradication requires at least 4 weeks of therapy, with up to 8 weeks needed in some patients.

Question 2

Erik presents with one golden-crusted lesion at the site of an insect bite consistent with impetigo. His parents have limited finances and request the least expensive-treatment. Which medication would be the best choice for treatment?
 
  1. Mupirocin (Bactroban)
  2. Bacitracin and polymixin B (generic double antibiotic ointment)
  3. Retapamulin (Altabax)
  4. Oral cephalexin (Keflex)



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mohan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
Answer to Question 1

2

Answer to Question 2

2





 

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Every flu season is different, and even healthy people can get extremely sick from the flu, as well as spread it to others. The flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May. Every person over six months of age should get an annual flu vaccine. The vaccine cannot cause you to get influenza, but in some seasons, may not be completely able to prevent you from acquiring influenza due to changes in causative viruses. The viruses in the flu shot are killed—there is no way they can give you the flu. Minor side effects include soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given. It is possible to develop a slight fever, and body aches, but these are simply signs that the body is responding to the vaccine and making itself ready to fight off the influenza virus should you come in contact with it.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

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?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library