University:
Rasmussen University
Course:
NUR 2356 | Multidimensional Care 1
Academic year:

2023
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77

Pages:

1
Author:

Callie Daniels

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Ciprofloxacin MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Antibiotics CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that was once used to treat a wide range of infections, especially respiratory and urinary tract infections. Therapeutic Use Used to treat different bacterial infections Complications Dizziness, lightheadedness, tremors, restlessness,convulsions, rash Medication Administration PO, IV Contraindications/Precautions Fluoroquinolones have been associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions that have occurred together, like tendinitis Nursing Interventions Ask patient about allergies to fluoroquinolone antibiotics or to steroids (dexamethasone or cortisone) Interactions Medication and Food interactions: Iron salts: May decrease absorption of ciprofloxacin Steroids:Increased risk of tendon rupture or tendonitis Tizanidine: Increases tizanidine levels, causing low BP Yerba mate: can decrease clearance of herb’s methylxanthines and cause toxicity Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Symptoms of UTI are starting to fade Tell patient to take drug as prescribed, even after feeling better and advise patient to drink plenty of fluids to reduce risk of urine crystals.

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