Side Effects
Common side effects of antibiotic administration
What are GI upset, allergic reactions, and super(ra)infection?
An IV that has dislodged from a vein during medication administration causes this
What is extravasation?
Itching, hives, rash, welts can develop from this reaction
What is an allergic reaction?
A complication of this medication is neurologic disorder
What is streptomycin?
Pretreat with acetaminophen and diphenhydramine to counteract fever, chills and rigors prior to administering this medication
What is Amphotericin B (nystatin, fluconazole, etc.)?
Watery diarrhea from antibiotic therapy
What is C-diff?
Vaginal yeast infection, thrush, and/or C. diff
What is a suprainfection?
Airway swelling is classified as this type of reaction
What is a severe allergic reaction?
This complication to sulfonamides and trimethoprim include jaundice and elevated bilirubin levels
What is kernicterus?
This medication can discolor your teeth
What are tetracylcines?
An adverse reaction when taking a medication with alcohol
What is disulfiram effect?
A few bacteria are sensitive
What is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic?
Flushing, erythema, and pruritis may develop after vancomycin administration
What is Red Man Syndrome?
Assess frequently for hearing loss when prescribed this medication
What are aminoglycosides?
Ototoxic and nephrotoxic so assess hearing loss frequently when taking this medication?
What is gentamycin? (aminoglycosides)
Veins become irritated d/t IV administration and develop this
What is thrombophlebitis?
Lethal to the micro-organism
What are bactericidal medications?
This medication increases photosensitivity and you may have a black hairy tongue
What are tetracyclines?
Examples of this disorder are thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, and aplastic anemia
What are blood dyscrasias or disorders?
Give IM epinephrine, oxygen, IV diphenhydramine, albuterol nebulizer, and IV steroids, if this reaction occurs
What is anaphylaxis?
This adverse drug reaction syndrome is noted with a rash or blister on the skin. Can also see them in the mouth, eyes, ears, and nose
What is Steven-Johnson Syndrome?
S/S include N/V/D, abdominal pain, visual changes, and yellow-green halos around lights
What is digoxin toxicity?
The snap of the tendon may be caused by this medication
What is ciprofloxacin?
Do not mix aminoglycoside and _________ in the same IV solution
What is penicillin?
Avoid thrombophlebitis! Follow these 7 rules.
What are patency of IV, flush IV, monitor IV site, elevate the extremity, rotate sites, slow infusion rate, and dilute the infusion solution?