Pharmacology

Acyclovir - CORRECT ANSWER -herpes simplex and varicella-zoster treatment,
shingles


Watch for nephrotoxicity
Assess BUN levels
Assess infusion site (phlebitis)


Ganciclovir - CORRECT ANSWER -CMV, organ transplants, immunocompromised
clients


Causes bone marrow suppresion
Patient is RISK FOR FALLS


Ribavirin - CORRECT ANSWER -Antiviral used to treat RSV (respiratory syncytial
virus) & chronic Hepatitis C


DO NOT GIVE TO PREGNANT WOMEN
Category X


Oseltamivir - CORRECT ANSWER -Active against influenza types A and B

, Treatment should begin within 2 days of influenza symptom onset


Amantadine - CORRECT ANSWER -active only against influenza A


DO NOT GIVE TO PREGNANT WOMEN


Zidovudine - CORRECT ANSWER -HIV medication (ANTIRETROVIRAL)
CAN be given to pregnant women


Limiting adverse effect: bone marrow suppression can lead to aplastic anemia


RISK FOR INFECTIONS


amphotericin B ( Severe antifungal) - CORRECT ANSWER -SS: Fever
Chills
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Nausea and GI upset
Renal toxicity
Headache
Malaise
Hypotension
Tingling, numbness in hands and feet


DO NOT MIX WITH DIGOXIN (Lanoxin