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1 Penicillin prototype 2 Cephalosporins nursing indications
3 macrocodes nursing implications 4 penicillin contraindications
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Penicillin prototype Ampicillin
Penicillin characterized beta-lactam ring
by?
, Adverse effects of hypersensitivity, GI, GU, CNS issues
penicillin
if allergy to penicillin can clindamycin, erythromycin, azithromycin,
give these meds clarithromycin, tetracycline
penicillin cross-sensitivity to cephalosporins
contraindications
- fatal anaphylaxis may occur
- ask about PCN allergy, watch for cross-sensitivity
Nursing implications for
to there penicillins
penicillins
- if IV site itches, client feels dizzy and SOB, STOP
INFUSION
Cephalosporins cefazolin (first gen)
prototype
Cephalosporins have... beta-lactam ring: cephalosporinase
How many generations of 5
cephalosporins?
surgical prophylaxis (give 1 hour before incision "on-
Uses of cephalosporins
call")- cefazolin is drug of choice
Adverse effects of - hypersensitivity
cephalosporins - GI, GU, bleeding tendencies
contraindications of Hx of allergy to penicillin, previous allergic
cephalosporins response to cephalosporins
- assess for cross-sensitivity to PCN
- notify provider and stop med if signs of allergic
Cephalosporins nursing
reaction
indications
- diarrhea- stop and report to provider (increased
risk of C. diff)
Aminoglycosides gentamicin (Garamycin)
prototype - others include neomycin, streptomycin, etc.
- oral form neomycin sterilizes Gi tract prior to
colon surgery (not absorbed systemically)
Aminoglycosides uses
- streptomycin (treats TB)- paraesthesia of
extremities (fingers, toes)