Tonsillitis in children.
Tonsillitis in children. ( 13 Questions)
The nurse knows that this medication is used for which of the following reasons?
Erythromycin is an antibiotic that does not primarily target inflammation and swelling in the tonsils. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, thereby preventing the growth and spread of the bacterial infection causing tonsillitis.
Erythromycin is used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria. It is effective against a wide range of bacterial strains and can be prescribed for various infections, including tonsillitis, caused by susceptible bacteria.
Erythromycin does not provide symptomatic relief from throat pain and discomfort directly. While it addresses the underlying bacterial infection, it does not have analgesic properties to relieve pain. Pain relief measures, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, are typically prescribed for managing throat pain associated with tonsillitis.
Erythromycin does not prevent dehydration by encouraging fluid intake. While staying hydrated is essential during illness, the role of erythromycin is to target the bacterial infection, not to promote fluid intake.
Choice A rationale:
Erythromycin is an antibiotic that does not primarily target inflammation and swelling in the tonsils.
Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, thereby preventing the growth and spread of the bacterial infection causing tonsillitis.
Choice B rationale:
Erythromycin is used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria.
It is effective against a wide range of bacterial strains and can be prescribed for various infections, including tonsillitis, caused by susceptible bacteria.
Choice C rationale:
Erythromycin does not provide symptomatic relief from throat pain and discomfort directly.
While it addresses the underlying bacterial infection, it does not have analgesic properties to relieve pain.
Pain relief measures, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, are typically prescribed for managing throat pain associated with tonsillitis.
Choice D rationale:
Erythromycin does not prevent dehydration by encouraging fluid intake.
While staying hydrated is essential during illness, the role of erythromycin is to target the bacterial infection, not to promote fluid intake.