Action
Rifampin does this.
What is inhibit the growth of mycobacterial agents?
This is the most common reason mycobacterial treatment is initiated.
What is TB (Tuberculosis)?
When administering beta lactams, the nurse should recognize this as important.
What is timely administration of the medication?
This is the most common side effect of beta lactams.
What is upset stomach?
Alcohol can interfere with the action of this cytotoxic drug.
What is Folic Acid Analog?
Methotrexate is this kind of antineoplastic agent.
What is cytotoxic chemotherapy?
This is the first-line of defense for broad-spectrum organisms.
What is a beta lactam?
What is organic VS synthetic?
Mycobacterial agents can cause these CNS side effects.
What is headache and confusion?
When taking a beta lactam, these side effects should be reported quickly.
What is respiratory difficulty, rash, and bloody stools?
Beta lactams are this kind of antimicrobial therapy.
What is a bacteriocidal?
A patient with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma will be administered these cytotoxic agents.
What are Methotrexate, Cytarabine, or Fludarabine?
When caring for a patient on a Purine Analog, the nurse should closely monitor these.
What is BUN, Creatinine, and CBC?
This is a common side effect for cytotoxic chemotherapy.
What is bone marrow suppression?
Patient's should understand this can cause their bodily fluids to turn red.
What is rifamipin?
This beta lactam is commonly used to treat otitis media.
What is amoxicillin?
This type of antibiotic is used to treat immune-healthy individual.
What is bacteriostatic medications?
Patients with taking this medication should be placed in reverse air-flow rooms.
What is antimycobacterial agents?
This is included in amoxicillin to improve absorption, but can increase GI distress.
What is clavulanic acid?
Patients who are allergic to penicillin should be cautioned against using this.
What is cephalosporins?
Bacteriostatic means this.
What is inhibits bacterial reproduction?
This type of antibiotic is used to treat immune-compromised individuals.
What is bacteriocidal?
Infectious organism identification often requires the nurse to do this.
What is collect a specimen for culture and sensitivity?
What is anaphylactic shock?
When a female patient is prescribed an antibiotic, she should be cautioned to increase this.
What is pregnancy prevention?