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What are some potential
side effects/adverse effects of Penicillins? |
• Allergies/anaphylaxis
• Renal impairment • Hyperkalemia/dysrhythmias |
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• What are medication/food
interactions for Cephalosporins? |
• Alcohol – can cause a Disulfiram
reaction. Instruct client not to consume alcohol while taking cephalosporins. • Probenecid – delays renal excretion. Monitor client’s I&O. |
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How should peak
Vancomycin blood levels be obtained? |
• Vancomycin peak blood levels should
be collected 1 to 2 hours after completion of IV infusion. Appropriate peak levels are between 30 to 40 micrograms/ml. |
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• What are potential side
effects/adverse effects of tetracycline? |
• GI discomfort
• Yellow/brown tooth discoloration and/or hypoplasia of tooth enamel • Hepatotoxicity • Photosensitivity • Pseudomembranous colitis |
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What are potential side
effects/adverse effects of Aminoglycosides? |
• Ototoxicity – monitor for tinnitus,
headache, hearing loss, nausea, dizziness, vertigo • Nephrotoxicity – monitor I&O, BUN, and creatinine levels • Hypersensitivity – monitor for rash, pruritus, paresthesias, urticaria |
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• What class of antibiotic
should be avoided in clients allergic to thiazide diuretics, and sulfonylurea-type oral hypoglycemics? |
• Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim.
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• What are key client
education items for client’s taking antimycobacterials (antituberculosis meds)? |
• Observe for tingling sensations of the hands
and feet and to notify PCP if these symptoms occur. • Observe for anorexia, malaise, fatigue, nausea and yellow discoloration of skin and eyes. |
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• What are
contraindications to Ganciclovir? |
• Ganciclovir is teratogenic and thus
contraindicated during pregnancy. • Male clients should be warned of risk of sterility. • Contraindicated in clients with a neutrophil count below 500/mm 3. |