UNIT 10 Aminoglycoside

Question 1

is Gentamicin an Antibiotic

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Gentamicin use

Answer 2

Use
* More serious infections
* Usually given IV

Question 3

side effect gentamicin

Answer 3

Confusion/tremors/headache/GI distress

Question 4

adverse effect gentamicin

Answer 4

Allergy
Superinfection
Ototoxicity
Blood dyscrasias (platelet, RBC’s, WBC’s)
Nephrotoxicity
SJS

Question 5

does gentamicin increase the effect of warfarin

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

Contraindications gentamicin

Answer 6

contraindications
Renal disease
OLDER ADULTS – last resort

Question 7

Do you monitor pEAK ANF TROUGH FOR MYCIN antibiotics

Answer 7

YES

Nursing interventions
Obtain C&S.
Monitor VS & I/O
Monitor renal function, urine output – increase
fluids
Monitor for ototoxicity
Give IV slowly and diluted – usually central line
Monitor peak and trough and other labs
Monitor for superinfection