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PHARM-Aminoglycoside
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Question | Answer |
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Suffix for Anti-Infectives (Aminoglycosides) | -cin |
Indications for Anti-Infectives | Bacterial Infections |
Common Side Effects of Anti-Infectives | Ototoxicity Nephrotoxicity Seizures Blood Dyscrasias Hypotension Rash |
Nursing Interventions for Anti-Infectives | Obtain hx. of allergies Monitor I&Os Monitor V/S during IV infusion Maintain patent IV site Monitor for therapeutic levels Monitor for s/s nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity Report changes of urinary elimination Monitor peak and trough levels |
What lab level is often checked for nephrotoxicity? | Creatinine |
Examples of Anti-Infectives | Gentamicin (Garamycin, Alcomicin, Gentopic) Kanamycin (Kantrex) Neomycin (Mycifradin) Streptomycin (Streptomycin) Tobramycin (Tobrex, Nebcin) Amikacin (Amikin) |
What are the signs and symptoms of ototoxicity? | Hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus |
Can these medications be used for MRSA? | Yes. Aminoglycosides are indicated for super infections |