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Aminoglycosides"Mycins" prototype (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity) - Correct Answer-Gentamycin
Gentamycin clinical use-Correct Answer-Used in gram negative sepsis & many life-threatening infections.Inactive against anaerobic bacteria,
Gentamycin side effects - Correct Answer-GI upset, rash, visual disturbances, photosensitivity, dizziness, weakness
gentamycin adverse reactions - Correct Answer-Nausea/ Diarrhea Very OTOTOXIC and NEPHROTOXIC. (Loop diuretics ototoxicity), Superinfection
gentamycin nursing implications - Correct Answer-Monitor for BUN and SERUM CREATININE for Nephrotoxicity. Monitor I & O, Monitor: Bun, CreatinineShould be given for NO LONGER than 10 days!!!
Penicillins"Cillins" protoypes (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity) Correct Answer-Amoxicillin, Ampicillin
(can be given with food. NO Acidic fruits and juices.)
Amoxicillin & Ampicillin clinical use - Correct Answer-Broad Spectrum PCNUsed to treat gram + and pram commonly used for respiratory infections, otitis media, H. Pylori. E. coli
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