We should teach our patients to do what while on the Anti-Viral, Acyclovir? - ANSWER:increase fluids
Acyclovir is toxic to which organ? - ANSWER:the kidneys
Contra-indication of acyclovir is? - ANSWER:seziures
acquired resistance - ANSWER:dna replication mutates, therefore, it is no longer effective
what med can you anticipate to give for first dose reaction - ANSWER:epi
super infection - ANSWER:thursh (candida oral), c-diff, yeast infection
two antifungals - ANSWER:nystatin (local) & fluconazole (systemic)
nystatin is used for - ANSWER:thursh (candida oral)
fluconazole is used for - ANSWER:vaginal yeast infection
fluconazole is toxic to what organ - ANSWER:liver
we should educate our pts not to drink what on antifungals - ANSWER:alcohol
what does the urinary antiseptic nitrofurantoin do - ANSWER:free pt of UTI symptoms
we should teach our pt to do what while on nitrofurantoin - ANSWER:rinse mouth d/t teeth staining
the urinary analgesic phenazopyridine does what - ANSWER:turn urine red/orangish
what should the nurse do prior to administering antibiotics - ANSWER:obtain cultures and sensitivity
(cns)
a pt on antibiotics should not drink what - ANSWER:citrus juices
a pt on metronidazole should not drink what - ANSWER:alcohol
If a pt is allergic to penicillins, they are more than likely allergic to what as well - ANSWER:cephalosporins
Ceftriaxone is used for - ANSWER:post op infections
Azithromycin is classified as - ANSWER:macrolide
Azithromycin can cause what - ANSWER:photosensitivity
Azithromycin is toxic to what organ - ANSWER:liver
Vancomycin is classified as a - ANSWER:glycopeptide
vancomycin is toxic to what - ANSWER:kidneys and ears
infusing vancomycin too quickly can cause what - ANSWER:red man/neck syndrome
what is the therapeutic response of vancomycin - ANSWER:decrease s/s of infection