Other
Nursing 216 ATI Medication - Cephalexin Template
- Course
- NURSING 216
- Institution
- Essex County College
This is a comprehensive and detailed ATI learning template on ; Cephalexin Medication.
[Show more]
Content preview
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: MedicationSTUDENT NAME _____________________________________
cephalexin (Keflex)
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
anti-infectives ; first generation cephalosporins
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
Bind to bacterial cell wall membrane, causing Treatment of skin and skin structure
cell death infections (incl. burn wounds), pneumonia,
urinary tract infections, bone and joint
infections, Septicemia, otitis media
Complications Medication Administration
CNS: seizures (high doses), GI: pseudomembranous Administer around the clock,
colitis, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting , rashes, allergic react. may be administered on full or
including Anaphylaxis and serum sickness empty stomach, taken with food
minimizes GI irritation, shake
oral suspension well before
administering, keep refrigerated
Contraindications/Precautions
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; serious
hypersensitivity to penicillins, use cautiously in renal
impairment, history of GI disease, espc. colitis Nursing Interventions
Observe pt of signs and symptoms of
anaphylaxis, discontinue and notify
hcp if problems occur, keep
epinephrine and resuscitation close
by, monitor bowel function, signs of
pseudomembranous colitis must be
Interactions reported promptly
Drug-drug: Probenecid lowers excretion and increases
blood levels of renally excreted cephalosporins,
concurrent use of loop diuretics or aminoglycosides may
increase risk of renal toxicity
Client Education
Instruct pt to notify hcp if fever and
diarrhea develop, esp if it contains
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness blood, mucus or pus, do not treat
diarrhea without consulting a hcp,
Resolution of sign and symptoms of infection. decreased advise pt to finish medication
incidence of infection when used for prophylaxis completely, missed doses take asap,
do not double doses, sharing meds
may be dangerous
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller anyiamgeorge19. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67096 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now
