Antibiotic Basics
This antibiotic classification is associated with photosensitivity.
What are tetracyclines?
Clients allergic to penicillin may also have a reaction to this classification.
What are cephalosporins?
This antibiotic classification commonly causes photosensitivity.
What are tetracyclines?
Ringing in the ears while receiving gentamicin may indicate this toxicity.
What is ototoxicity?
This medication causes orange-red body fluids.
What is rifampin?
This medication causes orange-red discoloration of urine, sweat, tears, and other body fluids.
What is rifampin?
The nurse should assess for this before administering penicillin.
What is an allergy history?
These products decrease tetracycline absorption.
What are dairy products or antacids?
Hydration is encouraged because aminoglycosides and amphotericin B can damage this organ.
What are the kidneys?
This vitamin should be given with INH.
What is Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)?
This medication classification is associated with tendon rupture.
What are fluoroquinolones?
A client taking a cephalosporin develops peeling skin and blistering. The nurse suspects:
What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
This serious adverse effect is associated with fluoroquinolones.
What is tendon rupture?
This infusion reaction is associated with vancomycin.
What is Red Man Syndrome?
This adverse effect may occur if INH is taken without Vitamin B6 supplementation
What is peripheral neuropathy?
This infusion reaction causes flushing and redness of the face, neck, and upper torso.
What is Red Man Syndrome?
Clients taking certain cephalosporins should avoid this substance.
What is alcohol?
This severe skin reaction is associated with sulfonamides.
What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
Most clients receiving amphotericin B require pretreatment for these symptoms.
What are fever and chills?
Rifampin decreases the effectiveness of this medication category.
What are oral contraceptives?
Match the medication/classification with the signature adverse effect:
A client receiving penicillin develops diarrhea, vaginal itching, and a sore mouth after five days. This indicates:
What is a superinfection?
Tetracyclines should generally be avoided in these two populations.
Who are pregnant clients and children younger than 8 years old?
The nurse is monitoring a client receiving gentamicin. Which laboratory values help evaluate for nephrotoxicity?
What are BUN and creatinine?
TB treatment typically requires multiple medications for at least this long.
What is 6 months or longer?