antimicrobials: antivirals Flashcards
1
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antivirals moa
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prevent the reproduction of the viral DNA and thus interrupts cell replication
2
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antivirals therapeutic uses
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herpes simplex, varicella-loser (acyclovir)
- cytomegalovirus, HIV/ aids (glanciclovir)
3
Q
antivirals common meds
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- acyclovir
- ganciclovir
4
Q
antivirals complications
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- phlebitis
- nephrotoxicity
- n/d, headaches, fever
- suppressed bone marrow
5
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antivirals contraindications
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- neutrophil count less than 500/mm3
- caution in renal impairment, dehydration, other neprovtoxic meds, older adults, maligant disorders
6
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antivirals nursing implications
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- obtain speciemnts before starting therapy
- ensure pt. privacy
- rotate injection sites, monitor iv sites
- monitor bun and creatinine
- monitor CBC (abc and platelets)
- sti teaching
- monitor temp, abd assessmrnt
7
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antivirals pt. teaching
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- finish full course, even if you feel better (lesions go away)
- sti teaching, caring for lesions teaching
