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What are cephalosprorins?
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Cephalosporins are beta-lactam antibiotics, similiar to penicillins that destroy bacterial cell walls, causing destruction of micro-organisms - cephalosporins are bactericidal medications with a high therapeutic index
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Cephalosporins are grouped into 4 generations, what are they?
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-1st generation: cephradine (Anspor, Velosef)
-2nd generation: cefaclor (Ceclor), cefotetan (Cefotan) -3rd generation: ceftriaxone (Rocephin), cefotaxime (Claforan) -4th generation: cefepime (Maxipime) |
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What are cephalosporins used to treat?
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Urinary tract infections, postoperative infections, pelvic infections and meningitis
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What are some possible adverse reactions for cephalosporins?
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-Anaphylaxis
-Possible cross sensitivity to peniciilin -Bleeding tendencies with use of cefotetan -Pain with IM injection |
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What are some nursing considerations for patients on cephalosporins?
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-Instruct clients to complete the prescribed course of therapy, even though symptoms may resolve before the full course of antimicrobial treatment is completed
-Advise clients to take oral cephalosporins with food -Clients should store cephalosporins in the refrigerator (for oral) |
