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Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

Cefazolin Sodium MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

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Antibiotics 1st-generation cephalosporins CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action ~ broad-spectrum antibiotic ~ inhibits cell-wall synthesis

Complications ~CV: phlebitis, thrombophlebitis (w/ IV) ~GI: diarrhea ~GU: candidiasis, vaginitis ~Skin: pain

Contraindications/Precautions ~ hypersensitivity to drug ~ use cautiously in pt. w/ hx of colitis

Interactions ~ may increase anticoagulant effects

Therapeutic Use ~ treats a wide variety of bacterial infections ~ used to prevent infections before some surgweries

Medication Administration ~ IV ~ IM

Nursing Interventions ~ if CrCl falls below 55mL/min adjust dosage ~ monitor pt. for signs of superinfection ~ monitor for diarrhea and treat appropriately. ~monitor PT and INR

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Lab results

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

~ report adverse reactions ~ report discomfort @ IV site ~ notify if rash developes ~ notify of signs of superinfection (fever, malaise)

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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