ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication
Joy Njagi
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Nitrofurantoin
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Antibiotic, Nitrofuran
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
Nitrofurantoin is a bactericidal agent that Treatment and prevention of urinary tract
interferes with bacterial DNA, protein, and cell infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible
wall synthesis. bacteria.
Complications Adverse events Medication Administration
nonspecific ST- and T-wave changes and bundle branch PO
block taken with food to enhance
fever, malaise, depression, headache, lethargy, and vertigo absorption and reduce
gastrointestinal side effects.
Shake the suspension well
before use.
Contraindications/Precautions
Renal insufficiency and pregnancy- the first trimester, there
is a potential risk of fetal malformations. @38 weeks-
delivery there is a heightened risk of hemolytic anemia. Nursing Interventions
monitor renal function, signgs of
pulmonary toxicity
Interactions (Drug-drug, Drug-food, Drug-supplement)
magnesium-containing antacids may reduce absorption
use with fluconazole can lead to hepatic and pulmonary
toxicities
Client Education
Take the medication exactly as
prescribed
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness report any adverse symptoms
Renal function and CBC
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
Joy Njagi
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Nitrofurantoin
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Antibiotic, Nitrofuran
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
Nitrofurantoin is a bactericidal agent that Treatment and prevention of urinary tract
interferes with bacterial DNA, protein, and cell infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible
wall synthesis. bacteria.
Complications Adverse events Medication Administration
nonspecific ST- and T-wave changes and bundle branch PO
block taken with food to enhance
fever, malaise, depression, headache, lethargy, and vertigo absorption and reduce
gastrointestinal side effects.
Shake the suspension well
before use.
Contraindications/Precautions
Renal insufficiency and pregnancy- the first trimester, there
is a potential risk of fetal malformations. @38 weeks-
delivery there is a heightened risk of hemolytic anemia. Nursing Interventions
monitor renal function, signgs of
pulmonary toxicity
Interactions (Drug-drug, Drug-food, Drug-supplement)
magnesium-containing antacids may reduce absorption
use with fluconazole can lead to hepatic and pulmonary
toxicities
Client Education
Take the medication exactly as
prescribed
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness report any adverse symptoms
Renal function and CBC
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
