Piperacillin Tazobactam ATI Template PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION Piperacillin/Tazobactam __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

(antibiotic) CATEGORY CLASS Anti-infective ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Piperacillin: inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis Tazobactam: beta lactamase inhibitor

Therapeutic Use Used to treat pneumonia (especially nosocomial infections caused by piperacillin-resistant, beta-lactamase producing bacteria.)

Complications Fever N/V/D Seziures (high doses) confusion dizziness

Contraindications/Precautions CI: Hypersensitivity to penicillins, beta-lactams, cephalosporings, or tazobactam (cross-sensitivity may occur). Precaution: Renal impairment, sodium restriction, OB,

Interactions - Probenecid: decreased renal excretion - May alter lithium excretion - Potasium-losing diuretics, corticosteroids, or amphotericin B may increase risk of hypokalemia - Increased hepatotoxicity with other hepatotoxic drugs

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness - Resolution of s/s of infection - No sign of bacteria present - Full course of antibiotic was completed

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Medication Administration IV for adults: 3.375 g q6h (nosocomial pneumonia: 4.5-6g q6h) IV for infants/children: 240-400 mg/kg/day q6-8h Max dose: 16g/day

Nursing Interventions - Assess infection and culture specimens before beginning medication - Determine prior penicillin hypersensitivity - Determine y-site compatability - Observe for s/s of hypersensitivity reaction

Client Education - Report any signs of rash, anaphylaxis or, superinfections (black furry overgrowth on tongue, vaginal itching/discharge, loose/foul-smelling stools) - Contact HCP if fever or diarrhea occur (especially if stool...