NUR 239 - Exam 2 (Pharmacology) Questions with Complete Solutions

clindamycin Correct Answer-Action: inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria at the level of the 50S ribosome clindamycin Correct Answer-Use: treats skin infections, respiratory tract infection, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, gynecologic infections, osteomyelitis, endocarditis prophylaxis, severe acne, bacterial vaginosis clindamycin Correct Answer-Adverse effects: C. diff, diarrhea, Stevens Johnson syndrome clindamycin Correct Answer-Contraindication: severe liver impairment, diarrhea, previous CDAD clindamycin Correct Answer-Nursing implication: assess for infection, monitor bowel elimination, assess patient for hypersensitivity (rash, urticaria) clindamycin Correct Answer-Patient teaching: instruct patient to take medication around the clock at evenly spaced times and to finish completely as directed, advise patient to report signs of superinfection, notify HCP if no improvement ampicillin Correct Answer-Action: b