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Ends in -VIR |
ANTIVIRALS (Acyclovir, Ganciclovir, Remdesivir) |
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Ends in - ZOLE |
ANTIFUNGALS (Miconazole, Fluconazole, Nystatin) |
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Ends in - MYCIN |
Antibiotics - AMINOGLYCOSIDES (Gentamycin, Neomycin, Tobramycin, Septomycin, Paromycin) |
Indicated for gram (-) infections. Action: inhibition of protein synthesis NURSING CONSIDERATION: 1. Monitor for tinnitus (ringing in the ears) 2. Do not administer with penicillin. |
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Ends in - FLOXACIN |
FLUOROQUINOLONES ( Levofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Gemifloxacin, Ofloxacin) |
Indicated for all types of infection (UTI, Respiratory infections, etc) Action: Inhibits synthesis of bacterial DNA (stop them from replicating) NURSING CONSIDERATION: 1. Can cause QT prolongation 2. Can cause potential tendonitis and tendon rupture 3. Decreases effects of phenytoin (long term maintenance to decrease seizures. |
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Glycopeptide antibiotics; anti- infective |
VANCOMYCIN |
Indication: Infection; Sepsis Action: kills bacteria in the intestines NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Monitor for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity (keep an eye on renal labs, BUN, creatinine) 2. Red-man syndrome (if administered too quickly) 3. Administer over at least 60 minutes; central line preferred. |
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Ends in - CILLIN |
PENICILLINS (Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Penicillin) |
Indication: infections, skin, respiratory, endocarditis Action: inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall leading to cell death. NURSING CONSIDERATION: 1. Monitor for rash. 2. Monitor kidney function. (BUN, Cr) |
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Ends in - LIMUS |
IMMUNOSUPRESSANTS (Tacrolimus, Sirolimus) |
Indication: autoimmune disorders, transplant recipients Action: decreases the activity of the immune system NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Makes the client more susceptible to infections 2. Talk to the HCP before receiving vaccinations 3. No grapefruit 4. side effects: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, headaxhe |
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Helping the body creates antibodies. |
VACCINATION |
2 categories: 1. Inactivated vaccine - kill version of the germ; may take a series of vaccines. (Hep A, Flu, Polio, Rabies) 2. Live-attenuated vaccination - weakened portions if that germ that causes the disease. (MMR, Rotavirus, smallpox, chickenpox, yellow fever) |
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Administered antibodies for some passive immunity |
IMMUNE GLOBULINS (IV IG, RhoGam) |
Indication: Immunodeficienct, autoimmune disorders Action: Passive immunity through antibody administration. NURSING CONSIDERATION: 1. High risk for a reaction. Common to premedicate with acetaminophen and diphenhydramine 2. Tritrated on slowly (esp in the first infusion) |
