The Primary Health-Care Provider, While Examining the Test Report of a Client

question 6

Multiple Choice

The primary health-care provider, while examining the test report of a client, finds that the client is producing foul-smelling sputum with a cough. This sign is accompanied by chills, fever, and chest pain. Which treatments should be prescribed by the primary health-care provider?

• A) Antibiotic therapy
• B) Antimicrobial medications such as isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, and streptomycin
• C) Respiratory isolation until the client is no longer infected
• D) Surgical intervention
• E) Bronchoscopy

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Definitions:

Upper Respiratory Infection

An infection that affects the nasal passages, throat, and airways, commonly known as the common cold.

IgA

Immunoglobulin A, a type of antibody that plays a crucial role in the immune function of mucous membranes.

IgG

A type of antibody that plays a critical role in the immune response by identifying and neutralizing pathogens like bacteria and viruses.

IgM

Immunoglobulin M, a type of antibody that is produced by the immune system as a first line of defense against infections.