NUR 155| Galen pharm exam 4 Study
Guide
Acyclovir(Zovirax) adverse reactions - ----ANS:Renal failure, paresthesia's,
neuropathy, blood dyscrasia
Acyclovir(Zovirax) clinical use - ----ANS:Initial & recurrent genital herpes,
Herpes simplex, shingles. Shortens Herpes episodes
Acyclovir(Zovirax) nursing implications - ----ANS:Hydration important to
prevent renal crystal formation.topical route - wear gloves/prevent
spreading.Monitor CBC
Acyclovir(Zovirax) side effects - ----ANS:GI upset, headaches, tremors,
agitation, rash, lethargy
Aminoglycosides"Mycins" prototype (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity) -
----ANS:Gentamycin
Amoxicillin & Ampicillin adverse reactions - ----ANS:Thrombocytopenia,
leukopenia, angioedema, Hepatotoxicity
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 nursing implications - ----ANS:↓ effectiveness of Oral
contraceptives, assess for allergies to cephalosporins, asthma, Renal
impairment Lab monitor: ALT, AST, BUN, CreatinineMonitor for bleeding
Amoxicillin & Ampicillin side effects - ----ANS:GI disturbance, headaches,
rash, stomatitis, dizziness, anxiety, confusion
Antifungal agent - ----ANS:Fluconazole
Antifungal Agent - ----ANS:Nystatin (Mycostatin)
Antiviral Agents(Anti- Herpes Agent) - ----ANS:Acyclovir(Zovirax)
, Ceftriaxone & Cefpodoxime adverse reactions - ----ANS:Bleeding,
angioedema, hepatoxicity, agranulocytosis, renal failure
Ceftriaxone & Cefpodoxime clinical use - ----ANS:Third generation
cephalosporin
Ceftriaxone & Cefpodoxime nursing implications - ----ANS:Cross-sensitivity w/
penicillin.Give WITH Food! Encourage patients to eat yogurt, buttermilk or use
probiotics to avoid superinfectionMonitor labs: ALT, AST, LDH, PT, INR
Ceftriaxone & Cefpodoxime side effects - ----ANS:GI upset, headaches,
dizziness, rash, dyspepsia
Cephalosporins"Cefs" prototypes (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity) -
----ANS:Ceftriaxone, Cefpodoxime
ciprofloxin (Cipro)Levofloxacin adverse reactions - ----ANS:Superinfection,
Steven Johnson, thrombocytopenia, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, ICP, tendon
rupture, peripheral neuropathy
ciprofloxin (Cipro)Levofloxacin clinical use - ----ANS:Systemic infections,
urinary infections.Lower respiratory tract, skin, bone, or joint infections, STDs
ciprofloxin (Cipro)Levofloxacin nursing implications - ----ANS:tendon rupture,
peripheral neuropathycontraindicated in pediatric patients, liver disease, renal
failure, RA, Cardiac dysrhythmia, MG
ciprofloxin (Cipro)Levofloxacin side effects - ----ANS:GI upset, dizziness,
restlessness, rash, depression, photosensitivity, weakness
Doxycycline(Vibramycin) adverse reactions - ----ANS:Discolors teeth
permanently if given to children under 8 yrs.
Doxycycline(Vibramycin) clinical use - ----ANS:Broad spectrum, low dose
therapy used to tx ACNESTD's, respiratory infections, UTI's
Doxycycline(Vibramycin) nursing implications - ----ANS:Milk products prevent
absorption.↓ oral contraceptive effectiveness, avoid antacids, iron, Monitor
liver enzymes, BUN Creatinine
Guide
Acyclovir(Zovirax) adverse reactions - ----ANS:Renal failure, paresthesia's,
neuropathy, blood dyscrasia
Acyclovir(Zovirax) clinical use - ----ANS:Initial & recurrent genital herpes,
Herpes simplex, shingles. Shortens Herpes episodes
Acyclovir(Zovirax) nursing implications - ----ANS:Hydration important to
prevent renal crystal formation.topical route - wear gloves/prevent
spreading.Monitor CBC
Acyclovir(Zovirax) side effects - ----ANS:GI upset, headaches, tremors,
agitation, rash, lethargy
Aminoglycosides"Mycins" prototype (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity) -
----ANS:Gentamycin
Amoxicillin & Ampicillin adverse reactions - ----ANS:Thrombocytopenia,
leukopenia, angioedema, Hepatotoxicity
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 nursing implications - ----ANS:↓ effectiveness of Oral
contraceptives, assess for allergies to cephalosporins, asthma, Renal
impairment Lab monitor: ALT, AST, BUN, CreatinineMonitor for bleeding
Amoxicillin & Ampicillin side effects - ----ANS:GI disturbance, headaches,
rash, stomatitis, dizziness, anxiety, confusion
Antifungal agent - ----ANS:Fluconazole
Antifungal Agent - ----ANS:Nystatin (Mycostatin)
Antiviral Agents(Anti- Herpes Agent) - ----ANS:Acyclovir(Zovirax)
, Ceftriaxone & Cefpodoxime adverse reactions - ----ANS:Bleeding,
angioedema, hepatoxicity, agranulocytosis, renal failure
Ceftriaxone & Cefpodoxime clinical use - ----ANS:Third generation
cephalosporin
Ceftriaxone & Cefpodoxime nursing implications - ----ANS:Cross-sensitivity w/
penicillin.Give WITH Food! Encourage patients to eat yogurt, buttermilk or use
probiotics to avoid superinfectionMonitor labs: ALT, AST, LDH, PT, INR
Ceftriaxone & Cefpodoxime side effects - ----ANS:GI upset, headaches,
dizziness, rash, dyspepsia
Cephalosporins"Cefs" prototypes (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity) -
----ANS:Ceftriaxone, Cefpodoxime
ciprofloxin (Cipro)Levofloxacin adverse reactions - ----ANS:Superinfection,
Steven Johnson, thrombocytopenia, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, ICP, tendon
rupture, peripheral neuropathy
ciprofloxin (Cipro)Levofloxacin clinical use - ----ANS:Systemic infections,
urinary infections.Lower respiratory tract, skin, bone, or joint infections, STDs
ciprofloxin (Cipro)Levofloxacin nursing implications - ----ANS:tendon rupture,
peripheral neuropathycontraindicated in pediatric patients, liver disease, renal
failure, RA, Cardiac dysrhythmia, MG
ciprofloxin (Cipro)Levofloxacin side effects - ----ANS:GI upset, dizziness,
restlessness, rash, depression, photosensitivity, weakness
Doxycycline(Vibramycin) adverse reactions - ----ANS:Discolors teeth
permanently if given to children under 8 yrs.
Doxycycline(Vibramycin) clinical use - ----ANS:Broad spectrum, low dose
therapy used to tx ACNESTD's, respiratory infections, UTI's
Doxycycline(Vibramycin) nursing implications - ----ANS:Milk products prevent
absorption.↓ oral contraceptive effectiveness, avoid antacids, iron, Monitor
liver enzymes, BUN Creatinine
