The nurse would evaluate for hx of QT prolongation or medications that may contribute to it
macrolide- erythromycin
This is an estrogen receptor blocker for breast cancer
Tamoxifen.
Side effects:
This vaccine is indicated in adults 50+, but younger if you have respiratory disease
Pneumonia
This medication is an anti-retroviral that can also cause flu-like side effects
Zidovudine
"Contact us if you have pain in a tendon."
fluoroquinolones-cipro
This antibiotic that tx's c.diff can cause flushing syndrome if infused too quickly and requires a peak and trough
vancomycin
This medication is intended to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer, not cure it
leuprolide
This vaccine is given at birth
Hep B
Nitrofurantoin is used to prevent this type of infection
UTI
"This medication can turn your body fluids orange and this is harmless."
rifampin
this antibiotic combo can carry a risk of blood dyscrasias
sulfamethoxazole- trimethoprim
Two common side effects of chemo
alopecia, BMS, hepatotoxicity, n/v, stomatitis
why?
This is the term for a vaccine that contains a weakened form of a virus
attenuated
This anti-protozoal can cause neurotoxicity like peripheral neuropathy and dysgeusia
metronidazole
'This medication may cause enlargement of breast tissue and impotence."
leuprolide
c.diff
List two interventions for RN's to take for pt's on chemo
infection prevention including avoid fresh produce and plants, emotional support, monitor weight, hydration, PO intake, calorie sources
The age at which the first MMR is due
12 mon
This anti-fungal treats oral candidiasis
"swish and spit," "swish and swallow"
QID 14 days
"Remain upright for 30 minutes after you take this."
tetracycline- Doxycycline
A contraindication for this class is children <8 d/t tooth enamel abnormalities
tetracyclines- doxy
Why do chemo agents commonly cause alopecia and stomatitis
tx's kill cells that are fast growing- cancerous or not
This is an important question to ask prior to administering any vaccine
"Have you ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine in the past?"
isoniazid, rifampin are anti-mycobacterials for active or latent TB
"Avoid alcohol to prevent a severe reaction involving nausea, vomiting, sweating, and headache" describes what type of reaction
Disulfiram reaction
sulfonamides, cephalosporin