NUR 615 Exam 2: NUR 615 Exam 2 Study Guide: Questions & Answers:Latest Updated

According to the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, what are the guidelines related to prophylactic antibiotics prior to a dental procedure? (AnsProsthetic cardiac valves Prosthetic cardiac material History of infective endocarditis Cardiac transplant Congenital heart disease Unpaired cyanotic congenital heart disease (Palliative shunts and conduits) Any congenital heart defect with residual shunt or valvular regurgitation at site of or adjacent to prosthetic patch or device What patient teaching will you provide a patient who is experiencing non-infectious diarrhea related to antibiotic administration? (AnsAssess for C. Diff, increase water intake, eat yogurt to increase gut flora. Continue taking medications. (Common with Cephalosporins, clindamyacin, and fluroquinolone)What is the most serious adverse effect for a patient taking fluoroquinolones? (Ans- Useful in hospital acquired infections. Black box: tendonitis and tendon rupture. "quinolones are bad for bones" What medication are fluroquinoloes (Cipro) known to interact with? (Ans- Warfarin What population should not be administered tetracyclines? Why? (AnsPregnant women - can cause skeletal muscle retardation and yellow staining of teeth Children - can cause decrease in bone growth and staining of teeth What should you avoid taking tetracyclines with? (Ans- Milk and antacids What are the most common drug interactions with levofloxacin? (AnsCorticosteriods - increase risk for tendon rupture Antacids - decrease absorption