part 9 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the therapeutic management for Measles (Rubeola)?
A
- bed rest
- antipyretic
- antibiotic if secondary infection
- vitamin A
2
Q
What are the complications of Measles (Rubeola)?
A
- pneumonia (bacterial)
- encephalitis (rare)
- otitis media
- laryngitis
3
Q
What is the nursing management of Measles (Rubeola)?
A
- treatment is symptomatic and supportive
- isolation until 5th day of rash
- rest
- antipyretic
- dim lights (due to photophobia)
- cool mist vaporizer
4
Q
- fever
- red, blotchy rash appearing first on forehead (uncomfortable not itchy rash)
- red inflamed eyes
- hacking cough and sore throat
- kopliks spots inside the mouth
A
Measles
5
Q
- fever
- headache
- tiredness/fatigue
- red spots appear on the chest, face, and back first
- spots turn into itchy blisters
- decreased appetite
A
chickenpox
6
Q
What is the agent, source, incubation, and communicability of Rubella (German Measles)?
A
- agent: rubella virus
- source: primarily nasopharyngeal secretions of person with infection, virus also present in blood, stool, and urine
- incubation: 14-21 days
- communicability: 7 days before and 5 days after appearance of rash
7
Q
What are the clinical manifestations of Rubella (German Measles)?
A
- no prodromal
- discrete pinhead sized macular rash begins on face and progresses to trunk and extremities
- malaise, fever, headaches
- postauricular, sub occipital nodes
- lasts 2-3 days
8
Q
What is the therapeutic management for Rubella (German Measles)?
A
- antipyretics
- analgesics
9
Q
What are the complications of Rubella (German Measles)?
A
- rare: arthritis, encephalitis, purpura
- greatest danger is the teratogenic effect for the fetus of a pregnant mother
10
Q
What is the greater danger associated with Rubella (German Measles)?
A
- pregnant women
- monitor Rubella (German Measles) titer in pregnant adolescents
- droplet precaution
