Antibiotics
Chemo
Vaccines
Anti-infectives
Pt Education
100

The nurse would evaluate for hx of QT prolongation or medications that may contribute to it

macrolide- erythromycin

100

This is an estrogen receptor blocker for breast cancer 

Tamoxifen. 

Side effects:

100

This vaccine is indicated in adults 50+, but younger if you have respiratory disease

Pneumonia

100

This medication is an anti-retroviral that can also cause flu-like side effects

Zidovudine

100

"Contact us if you have pain in a tendon."

fluoroquinolones-cipro

200

This antibiotic that tx's c.diff can cause flushing syndrome if infused too quickly and requires a peak and trough

vancomycin

200

This medication is intended to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer, not cure it

leuprolide

200

This vaccine is given at birth

Hep B

200

Nitrofurantoin is used to prevent this type of infection

UTI

200

"This medication can turn your body fluids orange and this is harmless."

rifampin

300

this antibiotic combo can carry a risk of blood dyscrasias

sulfamethoxazole- trimethoprim

300

Two common side effects of chemo

alopecia, BMS, hepatotoxicity, n/v, stomatitis

why?

300

This is the term for a vaccine that contains a weakened form of a virus 

attenuated

300

This anti-protozoal can cause neurotoxicity like peripheral neuropathy and dysgeusia

metronidazole

300

'This medication may cause enlargement of breast tissue and impotence."

leuprolide

400
A pt contacting clinic reporting severe diarrhea on an antibiotic should raise the RN's suspicion for this condition

c.diff

400

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

400

The age at which the first MMR is due

12 mon

400

This anti-fungal treats oral candidiasis

"swish and spit," "swish and swallow"

QID 14 days

400

"Remain upright for 30 minutes after you take this."

tetracycline- Doxycycline

500

A contraindication for this class is children <8 d/t tooth enamel abnormalities

tetracyclines- doxy

500

Why do chemo agents commonly cause alopecia and stomatitis

tx's kill cells that are fast growing- cancerous or not

500

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?"

500
Isoniazid and rifampin fall into what class of medications

isoniazid, rifampin are anti-mycobacterials for active or latent TB

500

"Avoid alcohol to prevent a severe reaction involving nausea, vomiting, sweating, and headache" describes what type of reaction

Disulfiram reaction

sulfonamides, cephalosporin