sulfonamides (sulfa drugs)

Question 1

names

Answer 1

-sulfadiazine
-sulfasalazine (azulfidine)
-sulfamethoxazole (bactim)

Question 2

action

Answer 2

bacteriostatic, slow growing

Question 3

uses

Answer 3

-UTI
-acute otitis media
-ulcerative colitis
-burn wounds

Question 4

Side effects

Answer 4

• GI upset
  -chills, fevers
  -crystalluria (crystals in urine)
  -photosensitivity
  -hematologic changes
  *leukopenia (L WBC)
  *thrombocytopenia (L platelets)
  *aplastic anemia (L RBC)

Question 5

contraindications

Answer 5

• hypersenitivity
  -allergy to sulfonylureas

Question 6

nursing considerations

Answer 6

• increase fluids bc sulfa drys out body
  -use sunblock and avoid sun
  -take folic acid daily
  -may bruise easily