ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
Medication
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
tetracyclines
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
broad spectrum antibiotic that inhibits
micro-organism growth by preventing protein
synthesis
Complications
- GI discomfort
-yellow or brown tooth discoloration
- hepatotoxicity
-photosensitivity
-suprainfection
Contraindications/Precautions
-pregnancy
-kidney or hepatic impairment
Interactions
Therapeutic Use
-acne vulgar
-periodontal disease
-rickettisal infection
- infection of the urethra or cervix
-brucellosis
-lyme disease
-anthrax
Medication Administration
PO
topically
IV
Nursing Interventions
- monitor for nausea ,
vommiting and diarrhea
- monitor I&O
- avoid taking at bed time
-avoid admin of high daily doses
IV
-milk products
-tetracyclines
-minocyclines
-doxycyclines
Client Education
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
-decreased mainfestation ofninfection
- resolution of yeast infection
- resolution of acne vvulgaris
- wear protective clothing and use
sunscreen with and SPF of atleast 30
while outdoors in sunlight.
-notify provider of diarrhea or
maniestations of yeast infection
- take care with ambulation and report
and manifestations of dizziness or
lightheadedness to provider.