LYME DISEASE Flashcards
1
Q
how does a person get lyme disease?
A
lyme disease occurs due to an infected tick bite from borrelia burgdorferi
2
Q
what is the clinical manifestation that is most commonly seen with lyme disease in the first 30 days?
A
bulls eye rash
3
Q
what are nursing interventions to follow with a patient who has lyme disease?
A
- observe patient bitten by a tick for 30 days
2. give antibiotics such as doxycycline and amoxicillan
4
Q
who is given doxycycline?
A
doxycycline is given to children > 8 years of age
5
Q
who is given amoxicilln?
A
amoxicillin is given for those < 8 years of age
