NURS 6015 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
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Cephalexin (Keflex): Expected Pharmacologic Action
weaken and destroy the cell wall of the bacteria
Cephalexin (Keflex)
beta-lactam
Cephalexin (Keflex): Adverse Effects
thrombophlebitis (with IV admin), hemolytic anemia, C. diff infection
Cephalexin (Keflex): Medication Administration
Oral: capsules, tablets, oral suspension
IV (don't mix with calcium)
Cephalexin (Keflex): Therapeutic Use
treats infections (ear, pneumonia) are Gram-positive bacteria (cocci)
Cephalexin (Keflex): Medication Administration
Take with food
Report watery, bloody diarrhea
Call 911 when trouble breathing, swelling of airways and wheezing
Cephalexin (Keflex): Contraindications/Precautions
Avoid alcohol
Avoid clients with milk protein allergy
Caution: clients with renal failure or GI disease
Aztreonam (Azactam): Expected Pharmacologic Action
monobactam antibiotic
aztreonam (Azactam): Adverse Effects
Pain, thrombophlebitis and inflammation at IV site. Abdominal distress and rash,
wheezing, chest discomfort, seizures, C. diff infections
aztreonam (Azactam): Therapeutic Use
Treat lower respiratory tract and urinary tract infections. Treat abdominal and
gynecologic infections
aztreonam (Azactam): Nursing Interventions
monitor IV site for redness, swelling and pain.
monitor respiratory, bowel function and anaphylactic reactions
aztreonam (Azactam): Expected Pharmacologic Action
weaken and destroy the cell wall of the bacteria
aztreonam (Azactam): Medication Administration
inhalation, IM, IV
aztreonam (Azactam): Contraindications/Precautions
Caution: history of allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins
Decreased renal function
aztreonam (Azactam): Patient Education
Report pain, redness or swelling at IV site.
If inhalation, take 3x a day for 28 days, and off 28 days.
imipenem/cilastatin (Primaxin)
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Cephalexin (Keflex): Expected Pharmacologic Action
weaken and destroy the cell wall of the bacteria
Cephalexin (Keflex)
beta-lactam
Cephalexin (Keflex): Adverse Effects
thrombophlebitis (with IV admin), hemolytic anemia, C. diff infection
Cephalexin (Keflex): Medication Administration
Oral: capsules, tablets, oral suspension
IV (don't mix with calcium)
Cephalexin (Keflex): Therapeutic Use
treats infections (ear, pneumonia) are Gram-positive bacteria (cocci)
Cephalexin (Keflex): Medication Administration
Take with food
Report watery, bloody diarrhea
Call 911 when trouble breathing, swelling of airways and wheezing
Cephalexin (Keflex): Contraindications/Precautions
Avoid alcohol
Avoid clients with milk protein allergy
Caution: clients with renal failure or GI disease
Aztreonam (Azactam): Expected Pharmacologic Action
monobactam antibiotic
aztreonam (Azactam): Adverse Effects
Pain, thrombophlebitis and inflammation at IV site. Abdominal distress and rash,
wheezing, chest discomfort, seizures, C. diff infections
aztreonam (Azactam): Therapeutic Use
Treat lower respiratory tract and urinary tract infections. Treat abdominal and
gynecologic infections
aztreonam (Azactam): Nursing Interventions
monitor IV site for redness, swelling and pain.
monitor respiratory, bowel function and anaphylactic reactions
aztreonam (Azactam): Expected Pharmacologic Action
weaken and destroy the cell wall of the bacteria
aztreonam (Azactam): Medication Administration
inhalation, IM, IV
aztreonam (Azactam): Contraindications/Precautions
Caution: history of allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins
Decreased renal function
aztreonam (Azactam): Patient Education
Report pain, redness or swelling at IV site.
If inhalation, take 3x a day for 28 days, and off 28 days.
imipenem/cilastatin (Primaxin)
