tetracycline Flashcards
1
Q
what are tetracyclines meant to do?
A
replace penicillin if the patient is allergic
2
Q
what do tetracyclines treat?
A
Gonorrhea
UTI
pneumonia
used for acne
3
Q
examples of tetracyclines?
A
doxycycline
demecyclines
4
Q
adverse effects?
A
phototoxicity
nephrotoxicity
hepatotoxicity
5
Q
patient teaching?
A
- void direct sunlight exposure
- monitor liver enzymes= AST and ALT
- monitor kidney function labs= bun and creatinine
- urine output
6
Q
who should not be given a tetracycline?
A
- Don’t give if they are pregnant or nursing (lactating)
- Do not give with cow’s milk
- do not give to children under the age of 12
7
Q
nursing teaching after taking tetracyclines?
A
SIT UP FOR 30 MINUTES AFTER TAKING=do not lay down due to heart burn and scarring of the esophagus
8
Q
patient teaching:
A
- avoid calcium products like: milk and cheese
- no antacids like tums or milk of magnesium
- no iron
- use sunscreen due to sun burns
- causes teeth discoloration
- use additional contraceptives since it decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. many accidental pregnancies have been caused.
9
Q
when can it be taken?
A
ON AN EMPTY STOMACH to increase absorption 1 to 2 hours before or after meals
