SIDE EFFECTS
INDICATIONS
PROTOTYPE DRUG
PATIENT TEACHING
LABORATORY TESTS
100
Generally they are N&V, diarrhea, superinfection, organ toxicity, allergy/hypersensitivity
What are general side effects/adverse reactions of antibiotics?
100
They are ssed to treat UTIs and respiratory infections
What are the fluroquinolones (Cipro)?
100
It is the Prototype drug for the Penicillin class.
What is Ampicillin?
100
An improvement in symptoms (decreased fever for example) and in lab values (normalization of CBC for example)
What does the nurse teach the patient to expect if the antibiotic therapy has been effective?
100
A Culture and sensitivity (C&S) test.
What is the laboratory test used to identify the organism causing the infection and the antibiotic that will treat the infection?
200
Permanent staining of teeth before age 8, photosensitivity
What are side effects of tetracyclines?
200
They are ssed to prepare clients before GI surgery
What are neomycin (oral aminoglycoside) or metronidazole (Flagyl)?
200
It is the prototype drug for the aminoglycosides class.
What is Gentamicin?
200
The continuation to take the medication for the entire course of the drug therapy
What is a cornerstone of teaching to avoid the recurrence of an infection or the development of drug resistent strains?
200
It is the primary blood test that indicates a client has some sort of infection.
What is the CBC (complete blood count)?
300
Ototoxocity and nephrotoxicity
What are side effects of aminoglycosides?
300
They are the class of drugs is used to treat yeast infections?
What are Antifungals?
300
It is the prototype drug for the fluoroquinolones class.
What is Ciprofloxacin?
300
Reddish discoloration of athe urine, tears, saliva and other bodily fluids is a normal side effect.
What does the nurse need to teach a client receiving Rifampin for Tb.
300
They are the two common serum levels whose rise indicate renal impairment may be starting.
What are BUN and Creatinine?
400
Hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicty (8th cranial nerve damage, Optic nerve damage, Peripheral neuritis), CNS changes.
What are side effects of antitubercular drugs (INH)?
400
They are the class of drugs is used to treat influenza and herpes infections.
What are Antivirals?
400
It is the prototype antifungal
What is fluconazole (Diflucan)?
400
White patches in the mouth (candida), vaginal yeast infection
What should the nurse assess for and teach about during antibiotic therapy (superinfection)?
400
They are the blood tests used to monitor for the organ system most at risk for damage during antitubercular therapy.
What are the Hepatic profile (including liver enzymes)?
500
It includes the drug with the nickname "Amphoterrible" due to the very common (almost expected) adverse reaction of N/V GI upset, fever chills
What are the class of Antifungal drugs known for in regard to Adverse Reactions?
500
They are the a class of drugs commonly used in low doses to treat acne.
What are tetracyclines?
500
It is the prototype antimalarial
What is chloroquine Hcl?
500
Increase fluid intake
What should the nurse teach clients taking antibiotic or antiviral therapy to prevent fluid loss from vomitting, diarrhea, insensible losses and to limit risk of nephrotoxicity?
500
It is the sputum test used to diagnose and determine the effectiveness of therapy for TB
What is AFB (acid fast bacillis)
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