Which of the following statements reflect the nursing
management of pulmonary anthrax (B. anthracis)?
a) Prophylaxis with fluoroquinone is suggested after exposure.
Treatment is with ciprofloxacin or doxycycline.
b) Airborne person-to-person transmission occurs.
Anthracis is a spore forming bacteria resulting in gastrointestinal,
pulmonary, and skin symptoms. Symptoms are dependent upon
contact, ingestion, or inhalation of the spores. Routine universal
precautions are effective. Anthrax survives in the spore form for long
periods making the body a potential source of infection for morticians.
c) Diagnosis is by pulmonary function testing and chest x-ray.
Blood cultures are required to confirm the bacteria’s presence and
diagnosis.
d) Pulmonary effects include respiratory failure, shock, and death within
five to seven days after exposure.
The pulmonary effects include respiratory failure, shock, and death
within 24-36 hours after exposure.
management of pulmonary anthrax (B. anthracis)?
a) Prophylaxis with fluoroquinone is suggested after exposure.
Treatment is with ciprofloxacin or doxycycline.
b) Airborne person-to-person transmission occurs.
Anthracis is a spore forming bacteria resulting in gastrointestinal,
pulmonary, and skin symptoms. Symptoms are dependent upon
contact, ingestion, or inhalation of the spores. Routine universal
precautions are effective. Anthrax survives in the spore form for long
periods making the body a potential source of infection for morticians.
c) Diagnosis is by pulmonary function testing and chest x-ray.
Blood cultures are required to confirm the bacteria’s presence and
diagnosis.
d) Pulmonary effects include respiratory failure, shock, and death within
five to seven days after exposure.
The pulmonary effects include respiratory failure, shock, and death
within 24-36 hours after exposure.