Abx Patient Counseling Flashcards
what amoxicillin formulation should be taken within 1 hour of finishing a meal
Moxatag
Keflex, Cefitin, or Omnicef:
which one does NOT need to be refrigerated
Omnicef (cefdinir)
Keflex or Cefitin
which one is taken about every 12 hours
Cefitin (cefuroxime)
Keflex or Cefitin
which one is taken about every 6 hours
keflex (cephalexin)
Do not take metronidazole with ______ during treatment and for at least ____ days after finishing treatment
with alcohol;
3 days
Counseling for Mupirocin nasal ointment 1 gram tube:
how to apply?
1/2 of the tube in the nostril and the other 1/2 in the other nostril;
press the nostrils at the same time and then let go – do this many times for about a minute to help spread it around
(wash hands after)
Counseling for Mupirocin nasal ointment 1 gram tube:
Most common ADEs?
burning and itching
Clarithromycin counseling:
common side effects?
Metallic taste
GI upset/diarrhea
Clarithromycin counseling:
how often is it given daily?
usually BID
Metronidazole counseling:
Common side effects?
Nausea and metallic taste
Nitrofurantoin Counseling:
take medicine with or without food?
with food to decrease ADEs and to increase absorption
Nitrofurantoin Counseling:
Do not take _______ while taking this medication – it can bind to it and prevent absorption
magnesium containing antacids
Nitrofurantoin Counseling:
Side effects?
- Nausea/HA
- can discolor urine (dark yellow or brown) - should resolve when medication is stopped
- can cause lung problems - seek immediate care if problems breathing/bluish skin
Nitrofurantoin Counseling:
Lung issues usually happen when in relation to taking the med?
first month of treatment
or after long term use (like 6 mos or longer)
what drugs can increase sensitivity to the sun?
quinolones
SMZ-TMP
doxycycline/tetracyclines
