NUR 239 Exam 3 Meds – Questions With
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what is ampicillin used infection
for?
what are the main AEs for hypersensitivity & nephrotoxicity
ampicillin? (2)
what are the main hypersensitivity & PCN allergy (which = cross-
contraindications for sensitivity to cephalosporins)
ampicillin? (2)
- ask for PCN allergy
what are the main NIs for - monitor for anaphylaxis
ampicillin? (3) - if IV is itchy and the pt is dizzy / SOB then stop
infusion
what should you teach - take on empty stomach
your pt about ampicillin? - do not take orange juice / acidic fluids
(3) - can decrease the effect of contraceptives
what is surgical prophylaxis so it's given 1 hr before incision
cephalosporin/cefazolin or "on call"
used for?
what are the main AEs for bleeding & C. diff
cephalosporin/cefazolin?
(2)
what are the main PCN or Cephalosporin allergy
contraindications for
cephalosporin/cefazolin?
(2)
, - do not take with antacids
what are the main NIs for - can give food
cephalosporin/cefazolin? - if diarrhea occurs, STOP and REPORT
(5) - if signs of allergic reaction STOP and REPORT
- if giving IV, administer SLOWLY
what is gentamicin used serious infections
for?
- nephrotoxicity
what are the main AEs for - neurotoxicity
gentamicin? (4) - ototoxicity
- streptomycin (paresthesia, numbness, and tingling)
what are the main elderly & renal impairment
contraindications for
gentamicin? (2)
- narrow therapeutic window so peak and trough
what are the main NIs for monitored
gentamicin? (3) - once daily dosing to decrease toxicity
- dose given no more than 10 days
what is ciprofloxacin pneumonia
used for?
- achilles tendon rupture
- tendonitis
what are the main AEs for
- photosensitivity
ciprofloxacin? (5)
- dizziness / confusion
- peripheral neuropathy
what is the main do not use in children less than 18
contraindication for
ciprofloxacin?
- take with food
- do not take with dairy
what are the main NIs for - do not take with antacids, multivitamins, calcium,
ciprofloxacin? (5) iron, or zinc
- STOP and REPORT achilles heel pain
- if giving IV, administer over 60 minutes
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Terms in this set (49)
what is ampicillin used infection
for?
what are the main AEs for hypersensitivity & nephrotoxicity
ampicillin? (2)
what are the main hypersensitivity & PCN allergy (which = cross-
contraindications for sensitivity to cephalosporins)
ampicillin? (2)
- ask for PCN allergy
what are the main NIs for - monitor for anaphylaxis
ampicillin? (3) - if IV is itchy and the pt is dizzy / SOB then stop
infusion
what should you teach - take on empty stomach
your pt about ampicillin? - do not take orange juice / acidic fluids
(3) - can decrease the effect of contraceptives
what is surgical prophylaxis so it's given 1 hr before incision
cephalosporin/cefazolin or "on call"
used for?
what are the main AEs for bleeding & C. diff
cephalosporin/cefazolin?
(2)
what are the main PCN or Cephalosporin allergy
contraindications for
cephalosporin/cefazolin?
(2)
, - do not take with antacids
what are the main NIs for - can give food
cephalosporin/cefazolin? - if diarrhea occurs, STOP and REPORT
(5) - if signs of allergic reaction STOP and REPORT
- if giving IV, administer SLOWLY
what is gentamicin used serious infections
for?
- nephrotoxicity
what are the main AEs for - neurotoxicity
gentamicin? (4) - ototoxicity
- streptomycin (paresthesia, numbness, and tingling)
what are the main elderly & renal impairment
contraindications for
gentamicin? (2)
- narrow therapeutic window so peak and trough
what are the main NIs for monitored
gentamicin? (3) - once daily dosing to decrease toxicity
- dose given no more than 10 days
what is ciprofloxacin pneumonia
used for?
- achilles tendon rupture
- tendonitis
what are the main AEs for
- photosensitivity
ciprofloxacin? (5)
- dizziness / confusion
- peripheral neuropathy
what is the main do not use in children less than 18
contraindication for
ciprofloxacin?
- take with food
- do not take with dairy
what are the main NIs for - do not take with antacids, multivitamins, calcium,
ciprofloxacin? (5) iron, or zinc
- STOP and REPORT achilles heel pain
- if giving IV, administer over 60 minutes
