Viva Voce Scenario 3.2 – Metronidazole You are working as a…
Question Viva Voce Scenario 3.2 – Metronidazole You are working as a… Viva Voce Scenario 3.2 – MetronidazoleYou are working as a registered nurse in a surgical ward, buddied with a nursing student, Mustafa. You are assigned to care for Mr Perry, who was admitted for diverticulitis. You note that Mr Perry is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl) as part of his management. Mustafa asks you if you could explain the mechanism of action of metronidazole (Flagyl) to him.Question 1: Explain to Mustafa the mechanism of action of metronidazole (Flagyl).Mr Perry complains that metronidazole (Flagyl) had severe flushing, palpitations, nausea, and vomiting, when he had a glass of wine with his evening meal.Question 2: Provide the explanation to Mustafa as to why Mr Perry experienced the adverse effects. [Helpful link below] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325012?c=673664679656Mustafa noted that Mr Perry is also charted for other antibiotics. He asks you why more than one antibiotic is needed.Question 3: Explain to Mustafa why more than one antibiotic is given for the treatment of diverticulitis.Mr Perry is due for discharge and prescribed oral antibiotics for further three days. He informs you that he’ll keep any unused antibiotics just in case the problem recurs. Question 4: Explain to Mr Perry about the duration of taking the prescribed antibiotics, and why he needs to consult his doctor, in case of infection recurrence. Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
