Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
7 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Pt diagnosed with genital herpes is prescribed acyclovir. What teaching is important? |
Ensure hydration of 2-3 L/day to prevent crystallyria Take full course of therapy for best results Use glove or finger cot to apply cream to avoid infecting other areas Avoid sex when lesions are present |
|
|
What does an antibiotic allergy look like? How can a nurse prevent these allergies? |
Rash, swelling, fever, angioedema, wheezing, vomiting, trouble breathing, itchiness, urticaria Teach pt sign and symptoms & ask pt about allergies |
|
|
What is a superinfection? What causes it? |
A second infection occurring after or on top of an earlier infection mostly due to antibiotics being used to treat the first infection When antibiotics kill the normal beneficial flora, allows for overgrowth of other harmful bacteria; EX. C difficile Taking to many antibiotics can be a cause |
|
|
What nutrient does Isoniazid deplete? What can the nurse do to prevent this deficit? |
Isoniazid is drug of choice for TB Causes vitamin B6 deficiency Pt should take B6 supplement to prevent this deficit |
|
|
What is the relationship between antibiotics (particularly Rifampin) and oral hormonal contraceptives? |
Antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills
|
|
|
When teaching a pt who will be taking tetracycline, what instructions should the nurse give? |
Separate ingestion of dairy products, iron preparations and antacids for tetracycline by at least 2 hours bc of the chelation and drug binding that occurs Take all meds with 6-8 oz of water Avoid sunlight and tanning beds (photosensitivity) Increases warfarin levels/power -> Watch INR Interferes with action of oral birth control |
|
|
Side effects of vancomycin? Reaction between vancomycin and furosemide?
|
Drug of choice MRSA Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hypotension, fever, chills, red man syndrome (flushing/itching of head, neck, face, trunk, legs) W/ furosemide: increase the risk of kidney and inner ear damage |
