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  • January 8, 2024
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Medications for Infection: Aminoglycosides - ANSGentamcin - fights infection
- C: pregnancy, renal issues
- AE: Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hypersensitivity
- NC: Peaks and troughs

Medications for Infection: Carbapenems - ANSMeropenem, Imipenem - fights infection
- C: Penicillin allergy, renal issues
- AE: GI upset, superinfection, allergies
- NC: Monitor for allergic reactions

Medications for Infection: Penicillins - ANSPenicillin, Amoxicillin, Ampicillin - fights infection
- C: Allergic to penicillin, renal issues
- AE: Allergies, renal issues, hyperkalemia, hypernatremia, dysrhythmias
- NC: Take with food, use additional contraceptive, complete entire course of therapy even it
pt. is feeling better.

Medications for Infection: Cephalosporins - ANSCefazolin, Ceftriaxone =- fights infection
- C: Penicillin or cephalosporin allergy, renal issues
- AE: Renal issues, pain with IM injections, superinfection
- NC: take with food, store oral's in refrigerator

Medications for Infection: Cell wall inhibitor - ANSVancomycin: fights infection
- C: hearing loss, renal issues
- AE: Red mans syndrome, otoxicity, renal toxicity
- NC: Give slowly over 60 mins IV to help prevent red mans syndrome, complete entire
course of therapy even it pt. is feeling better.

Medications for Infection: Tetracyclines - ANSDoxycycline: fights infection, acne, lyme
disease
- C: pregnancy, liver/kidney disease
- AE: If given to children <8 - causes tooth discoloration, photosensitivity, GI upset,
superinfection
- NC: use additional contraceptive, complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is feeling
better.

Medications for Infection: Macrolides - ANSErythromycin, Azithromycin (z-pak) - fights
infections, pneumonia, pertussis, chlamydia (is an alt. med. for those who are allergic to
penicillin)
- C: Liver disease, prolonged QT
- AE: GI upset, ototoxicity, prolonged QT
- NC: Use additional contraceptive, if treating an STD - treat partner as well.

,Medications for Infection: Sulfonamides & Trimethoprim -
ANSTrimethoprim-silfamethoxazole - treats UTI's
- C: Pregnancy/lactation, folate deficiency, renal issues
- AE: Agranulocytosis, hyperkalemia, hypersensitivity
- NC: Take on an empty stomach! Use additional contraceptive, complete entire course of
therapy even it pt. is feeling better.

Medications for Infection: Urinary tract antiseptic - ANSNitrofurantoin: treats UTI's
- C: pregnancy/lactation, renal issues
- AE: GI upset, peripheral neuropathy
- NC: turns urine rust-yellow to brown, can stain teeth, complete entire course of therapy
even it pt. is feeling better.

Medications for Infection: Fluoroquinolones - ANSCiprofloxacin - fights infection
- C: Can cause spontaneous tendon rupture in children <18, pregnancy/lactation
- AE: GI upset, tendon rupture, superinfection, phototoxicity
- NC: Low doses in pt's with renal impairment, complete entire course of therapy even it pt.
is feeling better.

Medications for Infection: UT analgesic - ANSPhenazopyridine: treats UTI's (is a dye that
functions as a local anesthetic on the mucosa of the urinary tract)

Medications for Infection: Antiprotozoals - ANSMetronidazole: treats protozoal infections
- C: pregnancy, kidney/cardiac/fungal/candida infection, seizure disorder
- AE: GI upset, darkening of urine, neurotoxicity, superinfection
- NC: Use additional birth control

Medications for Infection: Antimycobacterials - ANSIsoniazid: treats tuberculosis
- C: older adults, people with diabetes, alcoholism
- AE: hepatotoxicity, hyperglycemia, peripheral neuropathy
- NC: Use additional birth control
Rifampin: treats infection & TB
- C: hepatic impairment
- AE: Can turn excretory fluids orange, GI upset, superinfection, hepatotoxicity
- NC: Full glass of water, non-hormonal contraception

Medications for Infection: Antifungals - ANSAmphotericin B, Ketoconazole: treats fungal
infections
- C: Anemia, pregnancy/lactation, renal issues
- AE: Gynecomastia, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, electrolyte imbalance, bone marrow
suppression
- NC: Amphotericin B is VERY toxic, used only for life-threatening situations, use additional
birth control, complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is feeling better.

Medications for Infection: Antivirals - ANSAcyclovir, Oseltamivir: Herpes Simplex & Herpes
Zoster (Acyclovir), Influenza (Oseltamivir)
- C: Renal impairment

, - AE: Acyclovir can cause phlebitis and nephrotoxicity
- NC: Use additional contraception, complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is feeling
better.

Medications for Pain and Inflammation: Non-opioid Analgesics - ANSAspirin, Ibuprofen,
Naproxen, Celecoxib: treats fever, pain, inflammation, Antiplatelet (aspirin)
- C: Children (aspirin), pregnancy/lactation, peptic ulcer disease
- AE: Reye's syndrome, GI upset, renal issues, increased risk of stroke or heart attack
- NC: Take with food, DO NOT CRUSH/CHEW enteric coated or extended release aspirin
tablets

Medications for Pain and Inflammation: Acetaminophen - ANSAcetaminophen: pain, fever
- C: liver issues, chronic alcohol use disorder
- AE: Toxicity
- NC: Read medication labels, if pain/fever lasts >3 days, contact provider

Medications for Pain and Inflammation: Opioid Agonists - ANSMorphine: pain, sedation,
cough suppression (codeine)
- C: premature infants, asthma, renal/hepatic disease, kidney failure
- AE: Respiratory depression, sedation, ortho. hypo, constipation
- NC: Assess pain level, check vitals especially RR, double check doses with another nurse.

Medications for Pain and Inflammation: Agonist-Antagonist Opioids - ANSButorphanol: pain,
less potential for abuse
- C: MI, kidney/liver disease, respiratory depression, opioid dependancy
- AE: Abstinence syndrome, sedation, dizziness, headache
- NC: baseline vitals, have naloxone ready

Medications for Pain and Inflammation: Opioid Antagonist - ANSNaloxone: Treats opioid
overose
- C: Liver failure, opioid dependency, pragnancy
- AE: Tachycardia, tachypenia, abstinence syndrome
- NC: Rescue medication

Medications Affecting the Nervous System: Benzodiazepines - ANSAlprazolam, diazepam,
lorazepam: Anxiety disorder, panic disorder, Seizure disorder, alcohol withdrawal
- C: Pregnancy/lactation, liver disease, substance abuse
- AE: CNS depression, amnesia, toxicity
- NC: Take at bedtime

Medications Affecting the Nervous System: Atypical Anxiolytics - ANSBuspirone:
Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder
- C: Pregnancy, liver & kidney problems
- AE: Dizziness, constipation, suicidal ideation
- NC: Short term treatment, take with meals, won't see effects until 2-4 weeks of taking drug.

Medications Affecting the Nervous System: SSRI's - ANSParoxetine, Fluoxetine, Sertraline:
OCD, anxiety, panic disorder, depression

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