drugs for infections - Webster Flashcards
1
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antiviral drugs
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- acyclovir
- amantadine
- rimantadine
- tamiflu
- ribavirin
2
Q
indications for acyclovir
A
-shingles
-cold sores
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3
Q
route of acyclovir
A
PO/IV
4
Q
adverse effects of acyclovir
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- GI disturbance
- HA
- dizziness
- hematuria
- orthostatic hypotension
5
Q
nursing interventions of acyclovir
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- pt should rise slowly d/t orthostatic hypotension
- maintain adequate fluid intake d/t it being hard on kidneys
- never give bolus, run over 60 mins
6
Q
indications for amantadine
A
- prophylactic for influenza A
- Parkinson’s
7
Q
route of amantadine
A
PO/IV
8
Q
adverse effects of amantadine
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- CNS effects
- GI disturbance
9
Q
nursing interventions for amantadine
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- allergies: eggs
- do not discontinue abruptly, may cause Parksonian crisis
- o/d: causes CNS toxicity and arrhythmias
- caution if driving d/t dizzines & blurred vision
10
Q
indication for rimantadine
A
prophylactic for influenza A
11
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route for rimantadine
A
PO
12
Q
adverse effects of rimantadine
A
- CNS
- GI disturbance
- orthostatic hypotension
13
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nursing interventions for rimantadine
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- monitor BP
- monitor BUN/Cr
- take full course of meds to prevent resistance
- report shortness of breath
14
Q
indications for tamiflu
A
tx and prevent influenza A and B
15
Q
adverse effects of tamiflu
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-n/v/d, HA rare -hepatitis -elevated liver enzymes -rash -Steven Johnson's syndrome
16
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nursing interventions of tamiflu
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- monitor AST/ALT
- must take meds within 48 hours of symptoms
17
Q
indications for ribavirin
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-hepatitis C with IFN
18
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route of ribavirin
A
inhale, PO, inj
19
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route of tamiflu
A
PO
