Achoo! (TB)
do this first if patient is developing a reaction to an infusion (i.e. blood, antibiotics, amphotericin B, etc.)
stop immediately
early sx of infection
fever, sore throat
What foods are contraindicated with an iodine allergy?
shellfish contain iodine and CI in iodine allergy
patient education for a patient receiving nystatin lozenges for oral candidiasis infection from an inhaler
do not crush or chew. do not rinse mouth afterwards for maximal effect
pt edu: Rinse out mouth with water after using inhaler
expected stool changes with iron supplement
How long can a patient expect to be on anti tubercular medication?
12-24 months
how should the nurse clean a chemotherapy medication spill?
use a specialized, unit approved spill kit- no mops, paper towels, or housekeeping methods
common side effect of pyrantel
diarrhea
how long does it take for anti fungal to take effect?
prolonged therapy is required to treat topical fungal infections. can take up to as long as a year. do not apply occlusive dressings unless the manufacturer recommended
evaluating therapeutic effectiveness of iron supplements
patient has increased energy and better activity tolerance
Common contraindications with TB meds
Liver disease or liver failure
what is included in protective precautions for a patient receiving antineoplastics?
limit visitors and avoid crowds. wear gloves, gown, and mask. low microbe diet (no fresh food or veggies), no fresh flowers, monitor and report early sx of infection
application for silvadine cream to a burn wound
sterile procedure, apply thin layer to debrided area
perform hand hygiene and wear gloves
fever, chills, nausea
common side effects of iron
GI upset- best absorbed on empty stomach but give closer to meals to decrease indigestion
stains teeth- drink with straw
What side effects of antitubercular drugs should patient report to the HCT?
numbness and tingling in extremities
alkylating drugs are cell cycle nonspecific drugs. what does this mean?
cytotoxic to any phase of the cell cycle
Malaria treatment can include use of antibiotic and quinine. What benefit does this have to the patient?
combination drug therapy is more effective in fighting the infection due their synergistic protozoacidal effects
mupirocin is used to treat what kind of infection?
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
signs and symptoms of anemia
*can be vague: fatigue
weakness, dyspnea, glossitis, pallor
Patient education for women on rifampin
rifampin interacts with oral contraceptives, making it less effective. use alternative form of birth control
Nursing interventions for a patient developing stomatitis (mouth sores)
examine mouth for sores dailiy, avoid alcohol based mouth washes, peroxides, avoid foods high in acid or with lots of spice, decrease fiber, do not use aspirin
patient education for prophylactic therapy of hydroxychloroquine for high risk malaria patients
start one to two weeks before travelings and continue 4 weeks after leaving
contraindication of silver sulfadiazine
Allergy to Sulfonamide drugs
medication given to stimulate RBC production and held if HgB >10
Epoetin Alfa- held if Hgb is > 10 dt adverse effects of MI, stroke, and death.