Vancomycin treats - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 5334 - FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE. Final Exam Blueprint Prescribing Basics: 2 questions Prescriptive authority regulated by the state BON in each state. Tall man lettering to highlight dissimilaries with look-alike names *Prescription contains… Physicians Name, Address, and telephone number are required to be included in the prescription. DEA number (two letters, five numbers) if the prescription is for controlled substance, Patient name and DOB (also may include address and wei...

Exam 2: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION Vancomycin- inhibits cell wall synthesis - treats MRSA, C. difficile - monitor renal function with creatinine levels - obtain trough level (30 minutes prior to next dose) - infuse slowly, at least over 60 minutes QUESTION Vancomycin adverse effects Answer: - nephrotoxicity - red man syndrome (rash, hives, flushing, it...

PCN drug-drug interactions - Answer - -aminoglycosides -bacteriostatic antibiotics -probenecid Cephalosporin Generation 1 - Answer - -cephalexin -cephazolin -cephadoxil Cephalosporin and PCN - Answer - Cross allergy w/PCN Carbapenems - Answer - not active against MRSA Vancomycin treats - Answer - gram positive Vancomycin AE - Answer - ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, red man syndrome Vancomycin main danger - Answer - Hosp/vent. pneumonia in pt w/ Crcl less than 50 as it incr...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelet...

Final Exam: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: 4 types of Laxatives include: Answer: - bulk forming - surfactant - stimulant - osmotic Q: Bulk forming laxatives Answer: - type of laxative that swells in water to form a viscous solution - softens fecal mass - works similar to dietary fiber - must be taken with a full glass of water - Ex: psyllium (Metamucil) Q: S...

Final Exam: NSG 124 / NSG124 (NEW 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: 4 types of Laxatives include: Answer: - bulk forming - surfactant - stimulant - osmotic Q: Bulk forming laxatives Answer: - type of laxative that swells in water to form a viscous solution - softens fecal mass - works similar to dietary fiber - must be taken with a full glass of water - Ex: psyllium (Metamucil) Q: Surfactant laxatives Answer: - ty...

Vancomycin - Answer-Active against Gram Positive Organisms USED FOR: Sever Infections & MRSA Given IV but given PO for Clostridium difficile (CDIFF) Ototoxicity Nephrotoxity if given too much Red Man Syndrome from medicine issued too quickly through IV Types of Penicillin - Answer-Penicillin G Amoxicillin Ampicillin (prototype) Zosyn Zosyn - Answer-Penicillin antibiotic that treats gram negative bacteria and is anaerobic. Used for NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS. Penicillin Antibiotics Uses - ...

NUR 283 COMP 1-3 MEDS LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ BP meds (lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc.) Encourage the patient to sit on the side of the bed before standing and to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension. Epoetin Alfa stimulates RBC production; used to treat anemia and in patients undergoing chemotherapy. **Increases Hgb as an expected result. **MONITOR for signs of hypertension, stroke, blood clots, and myocardial infarction (stroke). Neupogen (filgrastim): bone...

PCN drug-drug interactions - -aminoglycosides -bacteriostatic antibiotics -probenecid Cephalosporin Generation 1 - -cephalexin -cephazolin -cephadoxil Cephalosporin and PCN - Cross allergy w/PCN Carbapenems - not active against MRSA Vancomycin treats - gram positive Vancomycin AE - ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, red man syndrome Vancomycin main danger - Hosp/vent. pneumonia in pt w/ Crcl less than 50 as it increases mortality Monobactams treats - gram negative aerobic ...