Hib Flashcards
1
Q
Hib
A
Haemophilus influenzae type B
2
Q
Hib is leading cause of
A
meningitis
3
Q
common under??
A
- under 5 years old
- elderly
- immunocomprised
4
Q
causative agent??
A
Hib
5
Q
incubation period
A
2-10 days
6
Q
mode of transmission
A
droplet
contact ( soiled secretions)
7
Q
complications
A
meningitis
8
Q
signs and symptoms
A
severe nausea
severe headache
severe drowsiness
difficulty waking up
increased ICP
DOB
decreased level of consciousness
9
Q
other s/sx
A
High fever
pallor
sore throat
arthralgia
10
Q
why there is an increased IcP?
A
d/t inflammed meninges———causes cerebral edema——- leading to Increase ICP
11
Q
Classification
A
Bacterial ( Gram negative, thinner cell wall layer peptidolycan)
12
Q
nursing management for increased ICP
A
quiet and calm environment
13
Q
DOC
A
Cefuroxime
Ceftriaxone
14
Q
cefuroxime???
A
250 mg PO every 12h for 7-10 days
15
Q
Ceftriaxone
A
2g IV OD
