Antibiotics
Have the ability to cause serious toxicities, including damage to the inner ear, & kidney. Use should be limited.
What are Aminoglycosides?
An unusual adverse effect of Prolonged QT intervals in what drug class...
What are the Macrolides? {Erythromycin}
When a patient is taking Sulfonamides the education would be...
What is take it on an empty stomach with 8oz of water & may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives?
Sulfonamides (Bactrim) adverse reaction...
What is Steven Johnson syndrome?
When a patient is on Sulfonamides what needs to be considered...
What is assessed for allergies to sulfa, HCTZ, Loop Diuretics, Sulfonylureas & monitor kidney function?
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?
Avoid sun exposure & wear protective clothing when outdoors...
What are Fluoroquinolones?
An unusual adverse effect of the Achilles tendon rupture... Fluo=foot
What are Fluoroquinolones?
Penicillin G Potassium Nursing Considerations...
What are assess for penicillin allergies & monitor client first 30 minutes after the initial dose?
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}
Metronidazole is an Antiprotozoal with unusual side effects.....
What is dark brown urine & neurotoxicity?
Which drug class do you need to assess for allergy to penicillin...
What are Carbapenems? {Meropenem}
Suffix ending in micin, & mycin name two..
What is gentamicin, & vancomycin
Thrombophlebitis during IV infusion & unusual bleeding happens with which drug class...
What are Cephalosporines?
Report Hearing loss and tinnitus in what antibiotic
What is Vancomycin?
When administering Meropenem they can't be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract...
Administer IV or IM route
Vancomycin nurse needs to monitor...
What are peak/trough levels and IV site?
What adverse effects should be monitored in a patient taking aminoglycosides...
What is ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, & neuromuscular blockade?
What antibiotic class is known for severe side effects; respiratory paralysis during neuromuscular blockade...
What are Aminoglycosides?
Tetracyclines patients need to know what 3 things...
What is
1. Calcium loss
2. Take with meals
3. Wear sunscreen/protective clothing while outdoors?
GI distress is most likely a common side effect of which antibiotic...
What are carbapenems? {Meropenem}
Unusual adverse effects of Tetracyclines are ...
What are tooth discoloration & Hepatoxicity?