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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE - MEDICATION Student Name: Haley Rosa Medication: Ampicillin 2,000 mg in sodium chloride .9% 100mL IVPB Category Class: antibiotic PURPOSE of MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Actions -binds to bacterial cell wall, resulting in cell death.

Complications -seizures, CDIFF, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, anaphylaxis and serum sickness, superinfection.

Therapeutic Use -bactericidal action; spectrum is broader than penicillin. -treatment of infections

Medication Administration -IVPB in 100ml sodium chloride .9% -infused over 30 minutes

Contraindications / Precautions -contraindicated in: hypersensitivity to penicillins. -use cautiously severe renal insufficiency, acute lymphocytic leukemia. Pts allergic to cephalosporins. Can be distributed into breast milk and can cause rash, diarrhea and sensitization in the infant.

Nursing Interventions -assess pt for infection (vital signs, sputum, urine, Interactions stool, and WBC) -probenecid, warfarin, allopurinol, -observe pt for signs and symptoms of hormonal contraceptives anaphylaxis (rash, pruritus, laryngeal edema, wheezing) -monitor bowel function. Diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever and bloody stools should be reported as a sign of CDIFF. -assess skin for ampicillin rash. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness -caution patient to notify health professional -resolution of the signs and symptoms of if fever and diarrhea occur, especially if stool infection. Length of time for complete contains blood, pus or mucus. Advise not to resolution depends on the organism and treat diarrhea without consulting health care site of infection. -endocarditis prophylaxis. professional. -instruct pt to take medication around the clock and finish the drug completely as

directed even if feeling better....