aminoclycosides

Question 1

names

Answer 1

-gentamicin
-kanamycin
-neomycin
-streptomycin

Question 2

action

Answer 2

bactericidal, kills bacteria

Question 3

uses

Answer 3

-bowel preparation
-hepatic coma

Question 4

side effects

Answer 4

-GI distress
-rash and hives
-nephrotoxicity
-ototoxicity
-neurotoxicity

Question 5

contraindications

Answer 5

-known allergy
-hearing loss
-musculoskeletal disorders (myasthenia gravis & parkisons)

Question 6

nursing considerations

Answer 6

-monitor: renal, neuro, and respiratory status
-evaluate for hearing loss