NUR 210 Exam 4 Study Guide

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NUR 210 Exam 4 Study Guide Principles of Pharmacology - Galen 100% Guarantee passing score

• Amoxicillin: class, MOA and use: - penicillin

-inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis

• respiratory infections, otits media, H. pylori, E. coli

• Amoxicillin side effects and adverse reactions: Side effects: rash, dermatitis,

stomatitis, dizziness

Adverse reactions: thrombocytopenia, angioedema, anaphylaxis, SJS, superinfec-

tions

• Amoxicillin pt teaching and nursing interventions: Pt teaching:

-use alternate form of birth control -injest probiotics -avoid acidic -take w food

Nursing intervnetions: 1 / 3

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-obtain culture and sensitivity -monitor renal and liver functions, urinary output, CBC, VS, bleeding -administer over 30mins

• Ceftriaxone: class, MOA and use: -cephalosporin

-prevents bacterial cell wall synthesis, bacteriocidal

• STIs, Otitis Media, Skin/Bone Infections, Surgical Prophylaxis

• Ceftriaxone side effects and adverse reactions: Side effects: epitaxis(nose

bleed), rash/dermatis, stomatits

Adverse reactions: bleeding/anemia, renal failure, hepatotoxicity, SJS

• Ceftriaxone pt teaching and nursing interventions: Pt teaching:

-avoid loop diruectics and anatcids -report changes in skin -ingest probiotic -teach stomatitis managment

oral: take w food

Nursing interventions:

-Obtain Culture & Sensitivity -Assess for PCN allergy.-Monitor liver -Monitor for bleeding.

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• Azithromycin: class, MOA and use: -macrolide

-Blocks bacterial protein synthesis - bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on dose.-Otitis Media, STIs, Skin Infections, Respiratory Infections

• Azithromycin side effects and adverse reactions: Side effects: tinnitus, blurred

vision, photosensitivity, gi upset

Adverse reactions: hearing loss, hepatotoxicity, superinfections

• Azithromycin pt teaching and nursing interventions: Pt teaching:

-Take on empty stomach - 1 hr. before or 2 hrs. after meals.-Take w/full glass of water.-Sun protection.-Report changes in skin.-s/s superinfection -ingest probiotic.

Nursing interventions:

-monitor liver function

• Gentamicin: class, MOA and use: -aminoglycoside

-Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, bacteriocidal

• life threatening infections, gram-neg sepsis

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