Question

Treatment for osteomyelitis include:

a. IV antibiotics.
b. Antipyretics.
c. Narcotic pain management
d. Non-weight bearing on the affected limb.
E. Passive ROM on the affected limb.

Answer 1

The answers are A, B, C, E

Step-by-step explanation:

The treatment of osteomyelitis in general should include the following management:

1- Intravenous antibiotic.

2- Intravenous or oral analgesic.

3 - Keep the affected bone at rest, that is, avoid mobility or weight in it. Passive movements can be made to the affected bone as long as it is tolerated.

4 - Narcotics in case the pain becomes very intense.

5 - Local heat.