NURS 2061 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Gastritis, Uremia, Mycobacterium Avium-Intracellulare Infection
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Like all penicillins; inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one or multiple penicillin-binding proteins (gram + and gram -) Treatment of prophylaxis of infective endocarditis, infections in skin, soft tissue, respiratory, gi & gu. Neonates (immature kidney functions); older adults w/ decreased renal function, other disease processes, and concurrent drug therapies increase risk of adverse effects. Development of cholestatic jaundice and hepatic dysfunction w/ previous drug use, hypersensitivity/allergic to any. Hypersensitivity reaction (rash, anaphylactoid reactions), nephropathy (interstitial nephritis) Pcn often given w/ aminoglycosides (separate doses) Inadvertent iv of pcn g benzathine may result in cardiopulm. arrest and death. Liquid suspensions for children should be shaken to re-suspend medication and measure w/ measuring spoon or calibrated device (no household spoons) Take on empty stomach (1 hr before or 2 hrs after meal) w/ full glass of h2o (nothing acidic) Report skin rash, hives, itching, severe diarrhea, sob, fever, sore throat, black tongue, unusual bleeding.
