Pharm 2: Immune, Endocrine, Renal Flashcards
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nebulized medication to treat and prevent PCP
pentamidine (NebuPent)
30-45 min/dose
Nsg intervention and things to monitor (4) for pt on pentamidine
Nsg-frequent movement for distribution
Monitor:
BP (severe HoTN)
EKG
Hypoglycemia
BUN/creatinine (nephrotoxicity)
do not give this with pentamidine and why
e-mycin
r/f fatal dysrhythmias
Possible AE of metronidazole (6)
dark urine nvd/c - take with food oral/vaginal candidiasis decreased WBCs and plts disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol increased r/f bleeding with coumadin
NNRTI
inhibits reverse transcriptase before virus enters nucleus
nevirapine (Viramune)
kills good and bad cells
AE of nevirapine (Viramune)
flu-like s/s
abn LFTs
SJS
NRTI
zidovudine (AZT)–inhibits reverse transcriptase in nucleus
treat and prevent maternal transmission of HIV
keep pt upright while administering and 30 min after giving
AZT
biggest AE of HIV treatment in general
leukopenia
biggest AE of AZT
macrocytic anemia
when using benadryl avoid
alcohol, will increase sedation effect
antihistamines aka
H1 blockers–block H1 receptors, which decreases histamine release and results in less mucus production
acyclovir (Zovirax) treats
Herpes viruses: HSV, herpes zoster, varicella
AIDS pts more likely to get HSV infection
doxorubicin (Adriamycin) is an antineoplastic that also treats
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
doxorubicin admin (2)
increase fluids 2000-3000/day
anti-emetic 45 min before dose
gown, gloves, and mask when handling med and urine
for pts on this med
doxorubicin
this med can cause red urine, hair loss, cellulitis
doxorubicin
antibiotic used to treat/prevent PCP
sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim (SMX-TMP) (Bactrim)
Bactrim admin
take with food and full glass of water
AE of Bactrim
r/f SJS and hypersensitivity reaction
nephrotoxicity- monitor BUN/creatinine
photosensitivity
crystalluria and stones–increase fluids
cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
action and indications
inhibits T cell activation
prevention and treatment of organ transplant rejection (used with steroids)
severe RA
unlabeled–UC
avoid grapefruit/juice with this med because it can increase absorption and lead to toxicity
cyclosporine
this med causes increased r/f skin cancer due to decreased immunity and photosensitivity
cyclosporine
azathioprine (Imuran)
action and indications
blocks T cell proliferation
prevent transplant rejection (in combo with cyclosporine and steroids)
severe RA unresponsive to other meds