Antibiotics
Have the ability to cause serious toxicities, including damage to the inner ear, & kidney. Use should be limited.
What are Aminoglycosides?
This antifungal can cause bone marrow suppression
What is amphotericin B
When a patient is taking Sulfonamides the education would be...
When a patient is on Sulfonamides what allergies need to be considered...
What is assessed for allergies to sulfa, HCTZ, Loop Diuretics, Sulfonylureas & monitor kidney function?
This drug class is the drug of choice for UTI.
What is sulfonamides
2 things that need monitoring when taking Aminoglycosides... {Nursing Considerations}
What is Monitor Peaks & Troughs & Monitor I & O/BUN/Cr
A side effect of Achilles Tendon Rupture from what drug class...
What are Fluoroquinolones?
Two drug classes to avoid sun exposure & wear protective clothing when outdoors...
What are Fluoroquinolones and Sulfonamides?
Penicillin Nursing Considerations...
What are assess for penicillin allergies & monitor client first 30 minutes after the initial dose?
This drug class is the most widely used group of antibiotics.
What is cephalosporins
Nursing action if patient experiences signs of Ototoxicity...
What is Stop the medication?
The adverse effect of Clindamycin...
What is C-Diff?
Refrain from sexual contact when active lesions are present...
What is when taking an Antiviral {Acyclovir}
Which drug class do you need to assess for allergy to penicillin...
What are Cephalosporins?
This medication is used in life-threatening fungal infections.
What is amphotericin B
Suffix ending in micin, & mycin name two..
What is gentamicin, & vancomycin
This drug class is known for anaphylaxis reactions
What is Penicillins
Report Hearing loss and tinnitus in what antibiotic
What is Vancomycin or gentamicin?
Vancomycin nurse needs to monitor...
What are peak/trough levels and IV site?
This medication is the drug of choice for C. difficile
What is metronidazole
What adverse effects should be monitored in a patient taking aminoglycosides...
What is ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, & neurotoxicity?
Fever, perineal itching, oral lesions, vaginal irritation/discharge are all symptoms of this.
What is a superinfection
Tetracyclines patients need to know what 3 things...
What is
1. May discolor teeth
2. Take with meals
3. Wear sunscreen/protective clothing while outdoors?
4. Signif reduced action if taken w/dairy, laxatives, antacids, and iron salts
Unusual adverse effects of Tetracyclines are ...
What are tooth discoloration & Hepatoxicity?
This medication is known for turning stool, urine, saliva, sputum, sweat, or tears reddish-orange
What is rifampin