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Treatment
Pain control
Antibiotics
First line treatment- Amoxicillin
Watchful waiting- don't want to overuse antibiotics
Treat associated symptoms
Be cautious if someone is allergic to penicillins they are at risk to be allergic
to cephalosporins
TUBERCULOSIS
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, Infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis involving the
lungs, larynx, kidneys, meninges, bones, adrenal glands, and lymph nodes.
Spread via droplets when a person coughs, speaks, or sneezes etc.
Not spread by hands or objects
AOM nursing management
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Nursing Management
Treatment of symptoms
Primary care provider follow-up
Potential referral to ENT specialist or speech therapist
Bilateral myringotomy tube placement (BMTS)
Parent/Patient education
Medications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Local response
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Redness, edema, pain, warmth, tenderness
Airborne precautions
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, Airborne Precautions in a hospital setting
Negative pressure room
Particulate respirator (N95 Mask) for everyone entering the room
Gowns
Gloves
Patient must wear a surgical mask when being transported
CASE STUDY
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CASE STUDY
Medications
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Treatment
Prophylaxis
Vaccination (nasal and injection)
Rest
Adequate hydration
Droplet precautions- mask and gloves
Analgesics
Antipyretics
Medications
Zanamivir (Relenza)
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
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