MONONUCLEOSIS

Question 1

what are clinical manifestations of mono?

Answer 1

1. no appetite
2. sore throat/swollen lymph glands/splenomegaly
3. fever
4. lethargy

Question 2

what type of precautions will this patient be on?

Answer 2

patient will be on standard precautions because it is only spread via direct contact with saliva or blood

Question 3

what is a big teaching point for patients with mono?

Answer 3

avoid contact sports/athletic activities for 4-6 weeks because the enlarged spleen may rupture

Question 4

what are symptomatic treatment options for a patient with mono?

Answer 4

1. NO aspirin
2. administer antipyretics, antipruritics, and analgesics
3. dim lights and keep child out of sun
4. notify child’s school of the infection

Question 5

what are skin care treatments for a patient with mono?

Answer 5

1. calamine lotion for topical relief
2. keep skin dry and clean
3. dress child in lightweight loose clothes
4. change linens daily
5. good oral hygiene