Galen exam 4 Questions and Answers

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Galen pharm exam 4 Questions and Answers

Aminoglycosides"Mycins" prototype (Obtain Culture and
Sensitivity) Ans: Gentamycin


Gentamycin clinical use Ans: Used in gram negative sepsis & many
life-threatening infections.Inactive against anaerobic bacteria.


Gentamycin side effects Ans: GI upset, rash, visual disturbances,
photosensitivity, dizziness, weakness


gentamycin adverse reactions Ans: Nausea/ DiarrheaVery
OTOTOXIC and NEPHROTOXIC.(Loop diuretics ↑ototoxicity),
Superinfection


gentamycin nursing implications Ans: Monitor for ↑BUN and
SERUM CREATININE for Nephrotoxicity. Monitor I & O, Monitor:
Bun, CreatinineShould be given for NO LONGER than 10 days!!!




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Penicillins"Cillins" protoypes (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity) Ans:
Amoxicillin, Ampicillin


(can be given with food. NO Acidic fruits and juices.)


Amoxicillin & Ampicillin clinical use Ans: Broad Spectrum
PCNUsed to treat gram + and gram -, commonly used for
respiratory infections, otitis media, H. Pylori, E. coli


Amoxicillin & Ampicillin side effects Ans: GI disturbance,
headaches, rash, stomatitis, dizziness, anxiety, confusion


Amoxicillin & Ampicillin adverse reactions Ans:
Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, angioedema, Hepatotoxicity


Amoxicillin & Ampicillin nursing implications Ans: ↓ effectiveness
of Oral contraceptives, assess for allergies to cephalosporins,
asthma, Renal impairment Lab monitor: ALT, AST, BUN,
CreatinineMonitor for bleeding




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