Rifampin Flashcards
When giving rifampin, assess for these four things
infection, CDAD, serious skin reactions, DRESS
Rifampin is used to treat _____________
pulmonary TB
While taking rifampin, notify prescriber if any of these three conditions occur
hepatitis, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia
Before beginning rifampin treatment, this should be done
culture and sensitivity
Take rifampin on _____________ at one of these two time periods
empty stomach, 1 hour before food, 2 hours after food
Rifampin is available in these routes
PO, IV
Teach patients taking rifampin to avoid ___________ which may cause ________________
alcohol, hepatotoxicity
Teach patient taking rifampin to ____________ with dosage schedule
comply
While taking rifampin, keep ________________ or relapse may occur
appointments
Teach female patients taking rifampin to use this type of birth control
nonhormonal
Teach patients taking rifampin that this may occur with secretions (urine, feces, saliva, sputum, sweat, tears)
colored red orange
While giving rifampin, monitor these three things
liver function, renal status, mental status