Title | ATI Rifampin MEDICATION CARD |
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Author | Tanya Young |
Course | clinical nursing I |
Institution | College of the Florida Keys |
Pages | 1 |
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ATI ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE MEDICATION CARD ON Rifampin...
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
Medication
Young STUDENT NAME Tanya _____________________________________ MEDICATION rifampin __________________________________________________________________________
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
antimycobacterial, antituberculosis CATEGORY CLASS Broad-spectrum ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Rifampin is bactericidal as a result of inhibition of protein synthesis.
Therapeutic Use - Rifampin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective for gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. - Rifampin is given in combination with at least one other antituberculosis medication to help prevent antibiotic resistance
Complications dysfunctionDiscoloration of body fluids Hepatotoxicity (jaundice, anorexia, and fatigue) Mild GI discomfort Pseudomembranous colitis
Medication Administration PO IV
Contraindications/Precautions Use cautiously in clients who have liver dysfunction Nursing Interventions
Interactions
- Monitor liver function Administer oral rifampin 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Absorption is decreased if given with food
- Rifampin accelerates metabolism of warfarin, oral contraceptives, protease inhibitors, and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) for HIV, resulting in diminished effectiveness Concurrent use with isoniazid and pyrazinamide increases risk of hepatotoxicity - Avoid alcohol consuption
Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness - Improvement of tuberculosis manifestations, such as clear breath sounds, no night sweats, increased appetite, and no afternoon rises of temperature - Three negative sputum cultures for tuberculosis, usually taking 3 to 6 months to achieve
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
- Advise clients to use a non-hormonal form of contraception - Instruct clients to avoid alcohol consumption
THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE
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