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gentamicin adverse effects   ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. headache, vertigo, dizziness, paresthesia, skin rash, fever, overgrowth of non susceptible organisms  
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if pt is allergic to penicillins you also wouldn't give them what?   cephalosporins  
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what do you monitor with pts taking tetracycline and what can it do especially in child hood   you monitor teeth discoloration, superinfections, photosensitivity, diarrhea, vitamin k synthesis, pseudomembranous colitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, sle exacerbation, gi upset, rash. may cause discolored teeth, and growth development in children.  
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what do you do after administering first dose of antibiotic?   monitor for 30 minutes for allergic reaction such as hives, anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, angioedema, epidermal necrolysis, rash  
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why do we tell pts to take the full prescription of antibiotics   so that the body will completely rid of the infection, and you don't end up with superinfections  
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an effective treatment for mrsa or streplaclosis   vancomycin  
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pt teaching with teclacycline   photosensitive  
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what do you want to do before starting an antibiotic   do a culture and sensitivity  
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why use zythromax or biaxin rather than erythromycin?   a better daily dosing and longer duration  
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acyclovir ( zovirax) is an antiviral given for what   suppressing hiv, chickenpox, shingles and managing recurrence  
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acyclovir (zovirax) common side effect is what   bone marrow suppression  
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zidovudine (azt, adv, retrovir)   antiviral agent that effects bone marrow suppression. you would change to videx after you take zidovudine for a while which does not cause severe bone marrow suppression  
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therapeutic effects of antiviral agents   delayed progression of the aides related complex or aides itself  
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antretroivirals treat everything except what   hiv and aides  
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retrovirals treat what   aides and hiv  
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how do retrovirals work   stop the replication and interfere with the rna  
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tama flue and Relenza   fight the flu you must take it within 2 days of onset  
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side effects of rifampin and inh that are used for tb   numbness and tingling of extremities  
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what do you give with inh   pyridoxine witch is vitamin b-6  
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what should you observe for with anti tubercular therapy   signs of hepatic inpairment  
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what do woman need to be aware of with rifampin   alternate form of contraception  
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what medication should you avoid with INH   antacids  
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how long will pts be on INH   12-24 months  
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for pts who are exposed to tb   monitor glucose, no alcohol and treat family prophylactically  
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why is it necessary to use multidrug treatment for tb   it reduces chances of getting resistant to the medications  
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what is amphoteracin   antfungal and its severe adverse effects are fever, chills, hypotension, tachycardia, malaise, muscle and joint pain, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, renal toxicity and seizures.  
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what is a way to avoid adverse side effects with amphoteracin   pretreatment with antipyretics (acetaminophen) antihistamines, and antiemetic's can reduce side effects of the drug  
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what is vermox   tx for worms manly round worms. teach that it may cause diarrhea  
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medications to treat malaria   combination of sulfonamides and tetracyclines to further augment the protozoalcidal effect  
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how is malaria transmitted   bite of infected female mosquito (anopheles) . would see them in areas such as Dominican republic  
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tx to prevent malaria   may take cloroquine 2 weeks prior to going to these areas and 8 weeks after returning  
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adverse reactions to antihelmics   diarrhea and anorexia  
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what does antiseptic do   kills germs and is used on living objects  
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what does disinfectants do   stops germs from growing and used on non living objects  
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examples of antiseptics   Beda dine  
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what do you worry about with Beda dine   shell fish and iodine allergies  
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what is a nosocomial infection   hospital acquired or health care associated infection  
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what do NSAIDS do   ant inflammatory, antipyretic, promotes bleeding.  
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what are medication interactions with NSAIDS   salicylates and MAOIS. aspirins, warfin, comadin, anti coagulants  
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sign of salicylate intoxication   hearing loss (tinnitus)  
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what do you do with children who have chicken pox   give them ibuprofen and Motrin do not give them Tylenol  
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what is cytotec for   gastric bleeding  
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conditions contraindicated with NSAIDS   allergy, pregnancy and bleeding, ulcers, menstruation, nose bleeds  
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what do you give for transplants   immunosuppressants  
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adverse effect of Imuran   leukopenia. discontinue therapy if leukocytes drop below 3000  
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signs of anaphylactic reaction   difficulty breathing, call 911 or use epee pen  
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who should you not five immunizing or immunosuppressant to   anyone who is immune-o-compromised, active infections and pregnancies  
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what do we give for a brown reclus bite   antivenin  
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what are the 3 routes of exposure of anthrax to humans   touch, eat or breath  
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extravasion of tissues when administering cancer drugs   stop and call dr immediately for antidote  
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neutropenic precautions because of chemo   no plants, no fresh fruits or vegetables, reverse isolation, wear mask if in public  
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flurouracil therapy   works against solid tumors. needs to report signs of bleeding, white spots or ulceration in the mouth, can form thrush and ulceration  
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what do you do with a chemo pt   monitor electrolytes they will have lots of vomiting and nausea. push lots of floods when they are feeling well  
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what does epigen n do   stimulates red cells for severe anemia  
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