Ancef (Cefazolin) - Med Card PDF

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Ancef (Cefazolin) 44 MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial-Antibiotic/Pharmacologic Class: Cell wall inhibitor: 1st Generation cephalosporin

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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action - Similar to penicillins, destroy bacterial cell walls causing destruction of micro-organism - Administered IV or IM because decreased adsorption from the GI tract

Therapeutic Use - Broad-spectrum bactericidal medications with a high therapeutic index that treat a wide variety of infections

Complications - Most common: rash and diarrhea - Allergy, hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, possible cross-sensitivity to penicillins - Renal insufficiency

Medication Administration IV Administration - To neonates, infants, and children verify correct IV concentration and rate of infusion with prescriber IM Administration - Injections should be made deep into the large muscle mass

Contraindications/Precautions - Hypersensitivity to any cephaslosporin and related antibiotics - Use with caution in clients with severe renal disease

Interactions - Disulfiram reaction (intolerance to alcohol) occurs with simultaneous use of alcohol and either cefotetan or cefazolin - Probenecid delays renal excretions - Calcium and ceftriaxone interactions

Nursing Interventions - Monitor S/S of infections before & during therapy - Administer orally (other drugs in class may be given by others routes) - May be administered with or without food - May cause false+coombs test & urine glucose

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness - Reduction of manifestations (fever, pain, inflammation, and adventitious breath sounds - Resolution of infections

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

- Use to treat only bacterial infections - Ineffective against viruses - Taking with food may reduce GI upset - Take oral meds around the clock - Take all medications as directed - Report bloody diarrhea inmediately...