Antibiotics in General
The nurse is monitoring for the most common side effect associated with antibiotic therapy.
diarrhea
Diarrhea
Most common side effect associated with antibiotic therapy.
Transmitted by droplets when coughing, sneezing, talking etc.
mycobacterium tuberculosis
Abdominal pain & diarrhea
antihelmintics
Common treatment for group A beta hemolytic strep
PCN
This type of antibiotic is prescribed because of its effectiveness against many different bacteria.
Broad Spectrum
It is important to check for this allergy before giving PCN?
cephalosporins
Common reason for noncompliance of regimen.
long term treatment with several more than 1 med
Should be avoided with antifungals.
corticosteroids
Give if allergic to PCN.
Macrolides
What is important to remember to complete before the nurse administers any antibiotic therapy?
Culture and Sensitivity
Avoid this class of antibiotics in pregnant/breast feeding women and children.
Tetracyclines
No alcohol or acetaminophen
rifampin
Prophylactic or treatment of malaria.
primaquine
Monitor for joint pain.
fluoroquinolones
What patient population should receive special teaching regarding antibiotic therapy?
Women of Child Bearing Years
Rash and redness on face, neck, chest/back, arms
Red man syndrome
Weight loss, dark colored urine, light colored stools, check for neutropenia.
TB teaching points.
Keep in the mouth several minutes.
Liquid nystatin
Watch for low blood glucose
sulfonamides
Bacterial changes, overgrowth of yeast, superinfections, toxicities, & allergic reactions can be commonly associated with what?
antibiotics
There can be a cross sensitivity to thiazides
sulfonamides
First line drug, inhibits enzymes needed for reproduction and growth.
INH (isoniazid)
Can cause a red/purple rash & blisters - emergency.
fluconazole
Monitor for BUN/Cr/GFR because of the possibility of nephrotoxicity in what classes of antibiotics?
aminoglycosides
vancomycin
cephalosporins