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INFECTION DRUGS Flashcards

1
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The therapeutic use for this medication is/are broad spectrum infections

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Amoxicillin

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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms ONLY.

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Amoxicillin

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3
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What is cephalexin’s drug classification?

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Cephalosporin

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4
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Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Assess for cephalosporin and penicillin allergy b/e giving medication

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Cephalexin

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5
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GI symptoms, cross-allergy to penicillin allergy

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Cephalexin

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6
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What is vancomycin’s drug classification?

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vancomycin

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7
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The therapeutic use for this medication is/are severe infections

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vancomycin

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Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Infuse separately over 1 hour by IV infusion, monitor drug glood levels, monitor BUN & creatinine, assess for vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss

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vancomycin

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9
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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are red-person (man) syndrome, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity

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vancomycin

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10
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What is tetracyline’s drug classification?

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tetracyline

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11
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The therapeutic use for this medication is/are acne vulgaris

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tetracyline

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12
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Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Do not administer with dairy products, determine if client is pregnant before administering, monitor LFTs, do not administer to children less than 8

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tetracyline

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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, permanently discolors deciduous teeth of fetus and young children, hepatotoxicity, photosensitivity

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tetracyline

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14
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What is erythromycin’s drug classification?

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macrolides

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15
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The therapeutic use for this medication is/are ophthalmic ointment prevents eye infections in neonates

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erythromycin

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16
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Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor for vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss

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erythromycin

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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, ototoxicity

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erythromycin

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18
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What is gentamicin’s drug classification?

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aminoglycosides

19
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Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor for vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss, monitor BUN & creatinine, determine if client is pregnant before administering

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gentamicin

20
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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity

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gentamicin

21
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What is ciprofloxacin’s drug classification?

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fluoroquinolones

22
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The therapeutic use for this medication is/are severe urinary tract disorders

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ciprofloxacin

23
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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, achilles tendon rupture, photosensitivity

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ciprofloxacin

24
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What is trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole’s drug classification?

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Sulfonamide

25
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The therapeutic use for these medications is/are urinary tract infections

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trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

26
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Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Advise client to drink at least 1200-1500 mL water/day

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trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

27
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Adverse effects of these infection medications is/are GI symptoms, severe rash, kernicterus

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trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

28
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What is Isoniazid’s drug classification?

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Antimycobacterials

29
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The therapeutic use for this medication is/are active and latent tuberculosis

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Isoniazid

30
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Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor LFTs, advise clients with latent TB that treatment will last 6-9 months

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Isoniazid

31
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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, hepatotoxicity, DRESS

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Isoniazid

32
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What is rifampin’s drug classification?

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Antimycobacterials

33
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The therapeutic use for this medication is/are adjunct therapy to treat tuberculosis

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Rifampin

34
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Nursing interventions for this infection medication is/are Monitor LFTs…ONLY

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Rifampin

35
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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, hepatotoxicity, red-orange color of body fluids, DRESS

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Rifampin

36
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What is metronidazole’s drug classification?

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Antiprotozoals

37
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The therapeutic use for this medication is/are protozoal and bacterial infections, parasitic infections

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metronidazole

38
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Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Advise clients to avoid alcohol (disulfiram-like reaction)

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metronidazole

39
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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, pregnancy risk

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metronidazole

40
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What is acyclovir’s drug classification?

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Antiviral

41
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The therapeutic use for this medication is/are viral infections

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acyclovir

42
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Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor BUN & creatine, monitor CNS effects

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acyclovir

43
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Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, nephrotoxicity, CNS toxicity

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acyclovir

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