University:
Keiser University
Course:
NUR 2032C | Care Management
Academic year:

2020
Views:

377

Pages:

1
Author:

Killian Mata

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication antibiotic CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Suppresses protein synthesis by preventing peptide bond formation and bacterial ribosomes Therapeutic Use Effective Against susceptible strains of Anaerobic Streptococcus as well as aerobic gram-positive cocci Complications Fever, Serum sickness, Diarrhea, N/V, Leukopenia, Skin rashes, Thrombocytopenia Medication Administration PO IM IV topical Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity, Meningitis, Ulcerative colitis, Viral infection Interactions chloramphenicol, erythromycin Nursing Interventions - Monitor blood pressure and pulse - Report severe diarrhea and colitis - Be alert for signs of superinfection Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Used to treat serious infections - Report loose stools or diarrhea - Discontinue if significant diarrhea develops - Do not self medicate