Reference no: EM133867613
Read the scenario and then answer the questions
Bill complains to his second-grade teacher of fever, nausea, and a severe sore throat. He says that he has been feeling sick for 2 or 3 days, but today is the worst he has felt. The teacher calls the administrative office and has the child picked up from school by his father. After a visit to Bill's pediatrician, his father receives a call later in the day that the rapid Streptococcus A test has come back positive. Bill is to start on antibiotics immediately. The father notifies Bill's teacher, who initiates the school's policy on contacting parents of all children in the class. Bill stays home from school for 3 days and then returns to classroom on day four.
Questions:
1. What are the classic symptoms of Streptococcus A (strep) throat and education to the parent about what to look for and what to do to prevent spread and reinfection?
2. What are the common antibiotics given to treat his condition, including common side effects?
3. Why is there a protocol for notifying parents of the child's fellow classmates?
4. What are the guidelines that must be taught to the parents about oral antibiotic for Streptococcus A?
5. What education should be provided to parents of a child with strep throat?