NUR 521 Exam 3 All Answers Graded A+
AE of clindamycin ️pseudomembranous colitis (C. Diff)
PT of ciprofloxacin ️treat UTI - drug of choice
AE of ciprofloxacin ️GI upset, arthopathy
Interactions of ciprofloxacin ️calcium/mineral salts, caffeine
AE of cefazolin ️possible serious C...
AE of penicillin G ✔️least toxic of all antibiotics, but the most common cause of drug allergies
Nursing Assessment of penicillin G ✔️- review culture and sensitivity report before administering drug
- use another form of b/c until 3 days post PCN completion
, Contra/Precautions of penicillin G ✔️known allergies to PCNs, cephalosporins, or imipenem
PK of gentamicin ✔️- distributes through body except CSF
- higher concentration in kidneys than serum (watch kidney fxn)
AE of gentamicin ✔️ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity (potential resp. depression)
Interactions of gentamicin ✔️PCN (not mixed in same IV solutions)
Nursing Assessment of gentamicin ✔️- Infuse over 30 minutes
- monitor for s/s of ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
PK of vancomycin ✔️peak and trough levels required! * serum Trough level 10-20mcg/mL (hold greater
than 20)
AE of vancomycin ✔️nephrotoxicity/renal failure, ototoxicity, thrombophlebitis, histamine release (red
man syndrome)
Nursing Assessment of vancomycin ✔️assess IV frequently for signs of thrombophlebitis *vesicant drug
AE of tetracyclines ✔️photosensitivity**, GI upset, diarrhea, & rash
Nursing Assessment of tetracyclines ✔️Preg. Cat. D, *use another form of b/c bc may interfere,
*discolors/can damage enamel of fetal teeth and long bone growth
Nursing Assessment for erythromycin ✔️take on empty stomach with full glass of water
PT of oprelvekin ✔️prevent thrombocytopenia
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