Side Effects and Nursing Considerations Flashcards
Aminoglycosides
vertigo & tinnitus (ototoxic)
nephrotoxicity (monitor BUN & creatinine)
hepatotoxic
nausea/vomiting
muscle weakness
confusion & depression
seizures
Meds that commonly cause C diff
Cephalosporins (Ceftriaxone)
Fluorouinolones
Penicillins
Clindamycin
Metronidazole (nitromidazole antimicrobials) s/e
dark red/brown urine (normal)
nausea/vomiting
metalic taste
HA, dizziness, insomnia & depression
nephrotoxicity (monitor BUN & creatinine)
Cephalosporins are contraindicated in patients with
penicillin allergy
Antibiotics side effects
nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
opportunistic infections like C diff
hypersensitivity - anaphylaxis, Steven Johnsons syndrome
photosensitivity
nephrotoxicity
ototoxicity
Antibiotic nursing considerations
give on empty stomach
avoid alcohol
accidental pregnancy (cillins and cyclones)
avoid sun
monitor BUN and creatinine
report vertigo and tinnitus
Phenazopyridine
urinary analgesic
can cause yellow sclera and clay colored stools (hepatotoxicity)
Carbapenems s/e
n/v/d
dizziness
altered mental status
Cephalosporins s/e
nephrotoxic
lethargy
paresthiasis
n/v/d
fluoroquinolones s/e
dizziness
insomnia
depression
tendonitis
photosensitivity
bone marrow depression
rash
Penicillins s/e
stomatitis
gastritis
glossitis
n/v/d
abdominal pain
Sulfonamides s/e
stomatitis
hepatotoxicity
nephrotoxicity
vertigo
ataxia
convulsions
depression
bone marrow depression
photosensitivity
rash
n/v/d
Tetracyclines s/e
glossitis
hepatotoxicity
dysphagia
photosensitivity
bone marrow depression
rash
tooth damage (esp in children)
Antimycobacterials (anti TB) s/e
neuritis
dizziness
drowsiness
hallucinations
n/v/d
orange urine and tears
