Patient Profile: Steven, a 27-year-old male, returned home from a 4-day camping trip. Two days later he developed a fever, headache, along with vomiting and diarrhea. Over the following two days, he developed a rash along with crusty, red eyes. At the local ER, a tick bite was discovered and Steven was diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Using the information provided in the textbook, answer the following questions about this patient. 1. What classification of an antibiotic would be most appropriate for Steven? 2. List ONE most commonly used generic drug that is of the type of antibiotic you selected. 3. Are there any special warning/precautions for this drug? 4. Is this drug safe for children and pregnant women? Why or why not? 5. Does this drug lose effectiveness after its expiration date?

Patient Profile: Steven, a 27-year-old male, returned home from a 4-day camping trip. Two days later he developed a fever, headache, along with vomiting and diarrhea. Over the following two days, he developed a rash along with crusty, red eyes. At the local ER, a tick bite was discovered and Steven was diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Using the information provided in the textbook, answer the following questions about this patient. 1. What classification of an antibiotic would be most appropriate for Steven? 2. List ONE most commonly used generic drug that is of the type of antibiotic you selected. 3. Are there any special warning/precautions for this drug? 4. Is this drug safe for children and pregnant women? Why or why not? 5. Does this drug lose effectiveness after its expiration date?

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter22: Emerging, Recurring, And Reappearing Diseases

Section: Chapter Questions

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