Ciprofloxacin Med Card ATI PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: STUDENT NAME MEDICATION

Medication

AMBER LEE REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER

CIPROFLOXACIN

CATERGORY CLASS

FLUOROQUINOLONE DERIVATIVE, ANTIBIOTIC

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action

Therapeutic Use Preventreplication inhalationofofinfected anthraxbacterial after exposure, Prevents cells byWhen susceptible organisms cause infections inhibiting the DNA gyrase enzyme

Complications Cerebral thrombosis, intracranial pressure, acute renal failure, acidosis, hypoglycemia, MI

Contraindications/ Precautions

Medication Administration -adults Tab- 500mg 12hr 60days; IV400mg 12hr 60days; Dosage and rate of administration changes depending on therapeutic use/need

Concurrent use with other quinolones or tizanidine Nursing interventions

Interactions Incompatible with aminophylline, amoxicillin, furosemide, clindamycin and heparin ; no antacids, NSAIDS and phenytoin Food: caffeine= increased caffeination, dairy= delayed absorption

Obtain culture and sensitivity tests before administering.do not give to patients with muscle weakness- do ROM and strength test, look for other options/monitor pts with history of seizures, assess hepatic, hemotologic and renal functions, keep pts hydrated, monitor glucose Client Education

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Complete all of prescribed therapy, do not take with Complication and lower respiratory tract infection tests being calcuium fortified juices or dairy, negative take 2hr before or 6hr after antacids or supplements, drink 2L water ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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