Chapter 43, Problem 1CS

(1)

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The laboratory test that should be performed before starting the metronidazole therapy and the other possible laboratory test that should be performed.

Case summary:

Person T.J. is an archaeological student (28-year-old) who has just returned from a third-world-country after finishing her internship. She has severe diarrhea and diagnosed with amebiasis (intestinal). She has been prescribed metronidazole and advised excess intake of fluids.

(2)

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The nurse’s best answer to the patient (about dizziness, nausea, and tiredness).

Case summary:

Person T.J. is an archaeological student (28-year-old) who has just returned from a third-world-country after finishing her internship. She has severe diarrhea and diagnosed with amebiasis (intestinal). She has been prescribed metronidazole and advised excess intake of fluids.

(3)

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The possible signs and symptoms that Person T.J. should report to the nurse during the course of metronidazole medication.

Case summary:

Person T.J. is an archaeological student (28-year-old) who has just returned from a third-world-country after finishing her internship. She has severe diarrhea and diagnosed with amebiasis (intestinal). She has been prescribed metronidazole and advised excess intake of fluids.

(4)

Summary Introduction

To describe:

What happened to Person T.J. (after she had drinks with her friends and became very ill).

Case summary:

Person T.J. is an archaeological student (28-year-old) who has just returned from a third-world-country after finishing her internship. She has severe diarrhea and diagnosed with amebiasis (intestinal). She has been prescribed metronidazole and advised excess intake of fluids.