Pharmacotherapeutics Pharmacodynamics Contraindications/Precautions Active against aerobic gram-negative organisms (strep, staph, UTI, respiratory tract, bone, skin, and joints, prophylactically for anthrax) Inhibits deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) gyrase, an enzyme needed for bacterial DNA replication Allergy, pregnancy, and lactation Contra. For children younger than 18, with the exception of complicated UTI or anthrax Caution in pts with GI disease, hepatic disfunction, dehydration, warfarin Adverse Effects Lifespan/Gender/Diet Considerations Drug Name Arthropathy (irreversible joint disease, children under 18 and adults over 60), GI upset, headache, and restlessness Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Maximizing/Minimizing Therapeutic Effects Patient & Family Education Nursing Interventions/Other Pertinent Info It is important to explain that ciprofloxacin is prescribed for a particular infection. It is important to instruct patients to complete the full course of drug therapy, even when they feel better. Due to the possibility of overgrowth of candida organisms with ciprofloxacin, monitor patients closely during treatment Coordinate the administration of drugs to decrease potential drug-drug interactions Institute safety measures to protect the patient if CNS effects occur. For patients with adverse GI effects, provides small, frequent meals as tolerated. Assess pregnancy and lactation status Assess diet and caffeine use Instructions: 1. For medications – list pertinent medications the patient is currently taking, including drug name, action, nursing implications, and evaluation of response to each medication. 2. Pathophysiology – include a brief description of the patho for each medical diagnosis contributing to this patient problem. 3. Medical History – include pertinent facts only 4. Physical assessment – include pertinent facts only 5. Nursing interventions – list interventions specific to this patient problem 6. Coping / Family – include an assessment of the patient’s coping mechanisms, and any family/significant others impact 7. Educational needs – identify pertinent educational needs related to this patient problem 8. Lab Data – include only lab data that is relevant to this patient problem Note: This information is to be very concise. You should ONLY include information related to this problem. If the patient has more than one problem, you will need additional maps, one for each problem.

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