NURS 329 Study Guide - Final Guide: Varicella Zoster Virus, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Immunosuppressive Drug
17 May 2021
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D = do not take with antacids. N = no to alcohol, smoking, or nsaids. U = ue my head hurts, i am constipated. Antacids (take 1-3 hours after meal and at bedtime) Empiric therapy- treatment implemented based on the clinician"s experience with attacking microbes. Obtain all cultures prior to initiating antibiotic therapy. Usually 6 hours prior to dose to be administered (verify with physician) Peak- 1+ hours after completion of dose (depends on drug) Trough- lowest level of a drug before the next dose is administered. Check just before the next dose (usually 30 min prior to dose) Broad spectrum; used for both systemic and superficial mycoses. Sometimes used as an alternative to amphotericin b as it may be given orally instead of iv and thought to be less toxic. Broad spectrum; not effective against bacteria, only fungal infections. Drug of choice for most systemic mycoses. All patients will experience infusion reaction and renal damage to varying degrees.
