Question

PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Urinary Tract Infection - Bactrim DS Florence Long, a 29-year-old woman, has complained to her health care provider of painful urinary frequency and urgency. The patient has an elevated temperature. A urine specimen indicates that Ms. Long has a urinary tract infection (UTI) The health care provider prescribes co-trimoxazole D.S. tablets (Double strength T-160mg/S-800 mg) twice a day for 14 days. 1. What other information should the health care provider obtain from the patient? 2. What other dose of co-trimoxazole (TMP-SMZ) could be prescribed? Explain your answer 3. What should the health care provider discuss with the patient in regard to taking the drug and its possible side effects? What other information should Ms. Long have received? 4. What is the recommended time for follow-up care for Ms. Long? 5. What other drugs might be used instead of co-trimoxazole? Would one urinary anti- infective drug be more effective than another anti-infective drug? Explain your answer. Reviewed 12/18 Reviewed 919

Answer 1

Answering to the first section.

1. Obtain detailed history about

• Urinary pattern
• Frequency
• History of dysiria,hematuria
• Urinary habits
• Fever
• Other symptoms

2.40 mg/200 per 5 ml suspension for paediatric patients.

Over dose may result adverse effects.

3. Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Irritation
• Itching

Precaution

• Identify any allergy to drugs
• Consult physicians if experiencing any side effects
• Assess therapeutic responses.
• Avoid incase of fever.

4. After the course of therapy normally 10 to 14 days

5. Antibiotics

Which kills disease causing bacteria.

Examples:amoxicillin

Levofloxacin