Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 8e
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 8e
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323358286
Author: Linda Lane Lilley PhD RN, Shelly Rainforth Collins PharmD, Julie S. Snyder MSN RN-BC
Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Chapter 41, Problem 1CS

(1)

Summary Introduction

To answer:

The next steps in diagnosing the disease in Person M.C.

Case summary:

A 59-year-old Person M.C is experiencing loss of weight, chronic cough, and night sweats; she is suspected to have tuberculosis (TB). When she is given a purified protein derivative (PPD) test, the result came positive and the x-ray also indicated possible TB. Person M.C is hospitalized and precaution is taken to avoid further spreading of the disease.

(2)

Summary Introduction

To answer:

The purpose of giving multiple drugs in order like isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol.

Case summary:

A 59-year-old Person M.C is experiencing loss of weight, chronic cough, and night sweats; she is suspected to have tuberculosis (TB). When she is given a purified protein derivative (PPD) test, the result came positive and the x-ray also indicated possible TB. Person M.C is hospitalized and precaution is taken to avoid further spreading of the disease.

(3)

Summary Introduction

To answer:

The assessment needed to be made on Person M.C before administration of the drug.

Case summary:

A 59-year-old Person M.C is experiencing loss of weight, chronic cough, and night sweats; she is suspected to have tuberculosis (TB). When she is given a purified protein derivative (PPD) test, the result came positive and the x-ray also indicated possible TB. Person M.C is hospitalized and precaution is taken to avoid further spreading of the disease.

(4)

Summary Introduction

To answer:

The response of the nurse to the query asked by Person M.C that why she can’t take her regular multivitamin and why she need pyridoxine, which is prescribed with rifampin and isoniazid.

Case summary:

A 59-year-old Person M.C is experiencing loss of weight, chronic cough, and night sweats; she is suspected to have tuberculosis (TB). When she is given a purified protein derivative (PPD) test, the result came positive and the x-ray also indicated possible TB. Person M.C is hospitalized and precaution is taken to avoid further spreading of the disease.

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