Infection

Question 1

What lab value would tell you if there is a systemic infection?

Answer 1

Procalcitonin

Question 2

What lab value would tell you if there is inflammation in the body?

Answer 2

CRP

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of infection are:

Answer 3

Redness
Swelling
Pain
Warmth 
Exudate

Question 4

What is an ARO

Answer 4

MRSA

Question 5

What are pre and post nursing assessments for antibacterial drugs?

Answer 5

C and S 
Allergies 
Lab work 
Overall symptoms 
Side effects like GI upset 
Liver and kidney fx tests

Question 6

Pre and post nursing assessments for antivirals

Answer 6

Allergies
Thorough CV assessment
Blood work
Monitor manifestations

Question 7

What are some common side effects of abx?

Answer 7

GI upset
Nephrotoxicity (why kidney fx tests are good to know)
Hepatoxicity (why liver fx tests are good to know)

Question 8

What is a fever?

Answer 8

An elevated temp that stays elevated

Question 9

When should a fever be treated?

Answer 9

Only when it is causing discomfort

Question 10

What are some antipyretics?

Answer 10

ASA
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen

Question 11

Why is ASA not a good medication to treat fever?

Answer 11

GI upset,
Reye’s syndrome in children with a viral infection
Prolong bleed time