NURS 316L- OB MEDICATION CARDS LABOR AND DELIVERY MEDS

NURS 316L- OB MEDICATION CARDS LABOR AND DELIVERY MEDS AMPICILLIN
Trade Name: Ampicillin
Classification: anti-invectives
Dosage/Route/Frequency: PO 250 to 500 mg q 6 hours, IM/IV 500 mg q 6 hours
Action: inhibits cell wall synthesis during bacterial multiplication. Used to treat. uncomplicated
gonorrhea. Prevention of infection in certain high-risk patients undergoing cesarean section.
Side Effects:
 Confusion
 behavior changes
 a severe skin rash
 urinating less than usual
 seizure (black-out or convulsions).
Nursing Implications: monitor sodium. monitor for bacterial or fungal superinfection. watch for rash,
fever, chills which may indicate allergic reaction. Obtain a history before starting therapy to determine
previous use and reactions to penicillins or cephalsporins.
BENADRYL
Trade Name: Diphenhydramine
Classification: Antihistamines
Dosage/Route/Frequency:
Action: prevent allergic reactions, motion sickness, potentiate narcotics, sedation, cough suppression.
Side Effects:
 drowsiness
 anorexia
 dry mouth
Nursing Implications: increased risk of photosensitivity, may cause drowsiness
PENICILLIN
Trade Name: Penicillin
Classification: anti-infective
Dosage/Route/Frequency: Most infections- 1-5 million units q 4-6 hr.
Action: Bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria.
Side Effects:
 SEIZURES
 Diarrhea
 epigastric distress
 nausea
 vomiting
 rash
Nursing Implications: Assess for infection (vital signs; appearance of wound, sputum, urine, and stool;
WBC) at beginning of and during therapy. Observe patient for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis (rash,
pruritus, laryngeal edema, wheezing)
BETAMETHASONE
Trade names: Betacort, Alphatrex, Bebn, Betatrex, Beta-Val, Betnovate, Celestoderm, Diprosone,
Ectosonel, Luxiq, Maxivate, Metaderm, Psorion, Valosone
Classification: Topical glucorticoid