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SIDE EFFECTS
CLASSIFICATION
PROTOTYPE DRUG
NURSING PROCESS
LABORATORY TESTS
100
N&V, diarrhea, superinfection, organ toxicity, allergy/hypersensitivity
What are general side effects/adverse reactions of antibiotics?
100
Used to treat UTIs and respiratory infections
What are the fluroquinolones (Cipro)?
100
Prototype drug for macrolide class
What is azithromycin (Zithromax)?
100
Fever, CBC, improvement of symptoms
What indicators does the nurse use to monitor the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy?
100
Culture and sensitivity (C&S)
What is the lboratory test used to identify the organism causing the infection and the antibiotic that will treat the infection?
200
Permanent staining of teeth before age 8, photosensitivity
What are side effects of tetracyclines?
200
Used to prepare clients before GI surgery
What are metronidazole (Flagyl) and neomycin?
200
Prototype drug for antitubercular class
What is isoniazid (INH)?
200
Decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptives
What does the nurse need to include in client teaching for tetracyclines and rifampin?
200
CBC (complete blood count)
What is the blood test that indicates a client has an infection?
300
Ototoxocity and nephrotoxicity
What are side effects of aminoglycosides?
300
Tetracyclines
What class of drugs is used in low doses to treat acne?
300
Prototype urinary antiinfective
What is nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)?
300
"Pins and needles" sensation (paesthesia)
What does the nurse need to assess for during INH therapy for TB?
300
BUN and creatinine
What are the blood tests used to monitor renal function?
400
Hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicty
What are side effects of antitubercular drugs (INH)?
400
Antivirals
What class of drugs is used to treat influenza and herpes infections?
400
Prototype antimalarial
What is chloroquine Hcl?
400
White patches in the mouth (candida), vaginal yeast infection
What should the nurse assess for and teach about during antibiotic therapy (superinfection)?
400
Hepatic profile (inlcudes liver enzymes)
What blood test is used to monitor liver function during antitubercular therapy?
500
GI upset, drowsiness
What are side effects of antihelmintic therapy?
500
Antifungals
What class of drugs is used to treat yeast infections?
500
Prototype antifungal
What is fluconazole (Diflucan)?
500
Increase fluid intake
What should the nurse teach clients taking antibiotic or antiviral therapy?
500
AFB (acid fast bacillis)
What is the sputum test used to diagnose and determine the effectiveness of therapy for TB?