penicillin G Flashcards
what is the pharmacotherapeutic of penicillin G
infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria
how is penicillin G administered
IM or IV
what is the pharmacodynamics of penicillin G
inhibits the third and final stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis (doesn’t replicate)
C/I and precautions of penicillin G
known allergies to penicillin, cephalosporins, or imipenem
A/E of penicillin G
GI upset, (rash, fever, wheezing, possibly anaphylaxis and death) - allergic reaction
D/I with penicillin G
tetracyclines, aminoglycosides (gentamicin), and probenecid
how do you assess health status of penicillin G
assess health Hx and allergies
how do you assess life span and gender of penicillin G
drug counteracts the effects of an oral contraceptive (can get pregnant)
how do you assess lifestyle, diet and habits of penicillin G
administer drug around the clock
how do you assess the environment of penicillin G
assess environment where drug will be given
how do you maximize the therapeutic effects of penicillin G
- review culture/sensitivity reports to make sure that penicillin G is appropriate for the pt
- optimally, drug therapy should continue for at least 7 to 10 days
how do you minimize the A/E of penicillin G
- provide small, frequent meals; mouth care; and ice chips
- notify the prescriber if a substantial change develops in the intake to output ratio
what is the patient/family education of penicillin G
- stress the importance of completing the full course of antibiotics
- emphasize the need to take penicillin G exactly as prescribed at evenly space intervals
what is the ongoing assessment/evaluation of penicillin G
monitor signs for allergic reaction and for resolution of the presenting symptoms of infections
