151-200 Patient Counseling Points

Question 1

Diflucan/Fluconzazole

Answer 1

IV - do not administer if cloudy of precipitated. Infuse over 1-2 hours - do not exceed 200 mg/hour

Oral - suspension: shake well. May administer without regards to meals

Question 2

Flagyl/Metronidazole

Answer 2

IV - infuse over 30-60 minutes. Avoid contact with aluminum

Oral - take WITH food. Shake suspensino well before adminsitering. Use the calibrated device for dispensing liquids

Topical - apply to clean, dry skin. Wait at least 5 minutes after using lotion

Vaginal - Administer one applicator full. Do not use tampons or douches or engage in vaginal intercourse during the course of treatment. Discard the applicator after each use. If you have a reusable applicator clean with warm soapy water and rinse well.

Question 3

Gentamicin/Tobramycin

Answer 3

Gentamycin IV - infuse over 30-120 minutes

Tobramycin IV - Intermittent infusion 20-60 minutes. Flush line with saline before and after administration

Question 4

Keflex/Cephalexin
Kefzol/Cefazolin

Answer 4

Cephalexin - take without regard to food. If cause GI distress take with food. If using suspension make sure to shake well before dispensing and use precallibrated syringe to dose medication.

Cefazolin - IV infuse over 3-5 minutes. May allow intermittent infusion over 30-60 minutes. Avoid use with aminoglycosides

Question 5

Lamisil/Tebrinafine

Answer 5

Oral - take without any regards to meals

Question 6

Levaquin/Levofloxacin

Answer 6

IV - infuse over 60 minutes if under 750 mg. 750 mg infuse over 90 minutes. Rapid infusion can lead to hypotension. Maintain hydration to prevent crystalluria and cylindraria

Oral - tablets: take without regards to meals; suspensions: take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take 2 hours before or after vitmains, zinx, aluminum, and other supplements

Question 7

Macrobid/Macrodantin
Nitrofurantoin

Answer 7

Take with food to improve absorption and decrease effects. Can mix suspension with water, milk, or fruit juice. Shake suspension very well.
Macrobid CANNOT be opened
Macrodantin CAN be opened

Question 8

Meropenem/Merrem

Answer 8

Infuse over 15-30 minutes, bolus injections over 3-5 minutes.

Question 9

Fosfomycin/Monurol

Answer 9

Mix the powder with 3-4 oz of cool water before taking. Do NOT take dry or with hot water. Take without regard to meals

Question 10

Moxifloxacin

Answer 10

IV - infuse over 60 minutes; NO rapid or bolus infusion

Oral - without regard to meals. Take 4 hours before or 8 hours after supplements

Ophthalmic - do not touch tip to eyeball

Question 11

Nafcillin

Answer 11

IV - infuse over 30-60 minutes. Can give blous over 5-10 minutes. Can be given as a continuous infusion over 24 hours

Question 12

Nystatin

Answer 12

Oral - shake suspension well before use. For oropharyngeal swish around mouth and retaine as long as possible before swallowing

Question 13

Cefdinir/Omnicef

Answer 13

Oral - Take with or without food. Shake suspension before. Seperate antacids and iron by 2 hours

Question 14

Rocephin/Ceftriaxone

Answer 14

IV - do not coadminister with calcium-containing solutions. Infuse over 30 minutes. IV push infuse 1-4 minutes