TB
Teaching for TB meds and OC
Use another method, as the meds will prevent them from working
2 things to include in teaching about iron supplements
with meals, with OJ, straw if liquid, cause black stools
Concerning SE of amphotericin B
numbness and tingling
2 general things teach about cancer drugs and interactions/ SE
avoid live vaccines, report signs of infection, good hygiene, good mouth care
instructions for nystatin lozenge
let dissolve slow in mouth
2 reasons why we use multidrug therapy for TB
prevent resistance and works better
2 ways to know anemia is improving
sub (fatigue is better) vs ob (Hn H goes up)
Hydroxychloroquine instructions for malaria prophylaxis
begin 1-2 weeks before, continue 4 weeks after
cell cycle specific vs cell cycle non specific
targets cells at a specific part of the reproductive cycle
Instructions for PPD or Mantoux
bevel up, intradermal
Length of treatment for active TB
At least 6 months
CENT (class, effects, nursing, take aways) for epoetin alfa
RBC stimulator
increases H &H
check labs, hold if Hgb >9
2 ways to decrease possible amphotericin B infusion reactions
premed, slow rate, use distal vein
why do we use multiple chemo drugs
work better together, different MOA, different times in the cell cycle, etc
what to do for extravasion?
stop med, leave IV in place.
2 ways to know TB meds are working
sub (no cough, feel better, sleep better) vs ob. (cultures , xray)
signs of IV iron infusion reaction
facial edema and wheezing
CENT (class, effect, nursing, take aways) acyclovir
antiviral
Herpes
not a cure, how to apply
2 things to include in neutropenia teaching
review reverse precautions
2 things to teach for thrombocytopenia
bleeding precautions- be careful, soft-bristled, report unexpected bruising, electric razor
Rifampin weird but harmless SE
orange body fluids
why B12 as an injection instead of oral
better absorbed dt no intrinsic factor
what med has an oral one-dose form to treat yeast
flucanozole
2 general SE of cancer drugs
pancytopenia, hair loss, stomatitis, nausea and vomiting
Ordered: 10mg/kg
On Hand: 250mg/ml
Pt weight: 200 pounds
How much do we give
3.6 ml