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GU Quiz-Nursing III
| Classification | Trade/Generic Medications | Side Effects | Nursing Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalosporins (anti-infective) | Cefadroxil (duricef) | GI upset | Inquire about penicillins allergy because they might sensitive to this medication |
| Urinary Antiseptic (eradicates organism from GU tract) | Nitrofurantoin (microbid, furadantin, macrodantin) | -Stain teeth -Brown urine -Peripheral neuropathy | Be alert to numbness or tingling of extremities |
| Sulfonamides (Bacteriostatic) | TMP/SMX (bactrim, septra) | Photo sensitivity, dizziness and nausea/vomiting | Monitor I&O and be alert of adverse effect |
| Diuretics | Furosemide (lasix) Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Decrease BP which can be a side effect but also a therapeutic effect | -Causes potassium loss so be proactive to prevent hypokalemia -Give in the morning -Increase risk of digoxin toxicity |
| Anticholinergic (relief of dysuria and spasm) | Oxybutynin (ditropan) Belladonna and Opium (B&O suppository) | -Dry mouth -Urinary retention -Constipation -Blurred vision -Drowsiness | Contraindicated in some cases of glaucoma and be alert of voiding problems |
| Steroid - Cortisteroids | Prednisone | -Hypokalemia -Slowed wound healing -GI upset -Increase risk for infection | DO NOT STOP ABRUPTLY -slowly wean off |
| GU Tract Analgesic (Treat burning sensation) | Phenazopyridine (pyridium) | Headache and N/V | Urine will be orange to red |
| Cholinergic (Urinary retention and post op abdominal distension) | Bethanechol (urecholine) | Hypotension and bradycardia | -Monitor BP and pulse -Teach sit/stand slowly -ONLY PO OR SUBQ |
| Cranberry (acidify the urine to prevent/treat UTI and prevent renal calculi) | Cranberry pills or juice | May interfere with other drugs | Teach the client to inform HCP if they are taking this |
| Saw Palmetto (reduce prostate enlargement) | Saw Palmetto | GI upset Anticoagulant | Take with food and be alert of bleeding |
| Antimicrobial Quinolones | Ciprofloxacin (cipro) Levoflaxacin (levaquin) Norflaxacin (noroxin) | Calcium, caffeine and antacids interfere with drug absorption plus it causes photo sensitivity | Give 1 hour before or 2 hours after food or drink and avoid the sun |
| Antimicrobial Penicillins | Amoxicillin (amoxil) | GI upset | Give with food |
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