Drug Study Medications Drug Piperacillin Tazobactam Dosage and Frequency 1.

7g IV q6 Classification Antibacterial Indication Piperacillin and tazobactam is a combination medicine used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, bone and joint infections, severe vaginal infections, stomach infections, skin infections, and pneumonia. Contraindication

Side Effects nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or upset; constipation, mild diarrhea; headache, dizziness, agitation;

Nursing Responsibility Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. Report to the doctor If diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.

Hypersensitivity to to piperacillin and tazobactam or to any penicillin antibiotic (amoxicillin, ampicillin, Augmentin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, penicillin, ticarcillin, and others).

Refer if you have notice of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Drug Amikacin

Dosage and Frequency 110mg IV q8

Classification Anti-infective; Aminoglycoside

Indication Primarily for short-term treatment of serious infections of respiratory tract, bones, joints, skin, and soft tissue, CNS (including meningitis), peritonitis burns, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Contraindication History of hypersensitivity or toxic reaction with an aminoglycoside antibiotic.

Side Effects Neurotoxicity: drowsiness, Nausea, vomiting

Nursing Responsibility Monitor & report any changes in I&O, oliguria, hematuria, or cloudy urine. Keeping patient well hydrated reduces risk of nephrotoxicity; consult physician regarding optimum fluid intake.

Drug Ceftazidime

Dosage and Frequency 750mg IV q8

Classification Antibiotic, Cephalosporin

Indication Treatment of infections of lower respiratory tract, skin and skin structures, urinary tract, bone and joint; treatment of gynecological infections; treatment of intra-abdominal infections; treatment of septicemia and CNS infections including meningitis caused by susceptible strains of specific microorganisms; concomitant antibiotic therapy.

Contraindication Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Side Effects diarrhea stomach pain upset stomach vomiting

Nursing Responsibility maintain normal fluid intake while using this medication.

report these symptoms to health care provider: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, hives, sore throat, bruising, bleeding, muscle or joint pain.

Drug Metronidazole

Dosage and Frequency 220 mg IV q8

Classification Antibacterial Antiprotozoa

Indication Acute infection with susceptible anaerobic bacteria Acute intestinal amebiasis Amebic liver abscess

Contraindication History of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives.

Side Effects nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, a metallic taste, and rarely a rash

Nursing Responsibility urine may be a darker color than usual; this is expected.

may experience these side effects: Dry mouth with strange metallic taste (frequent mouth care, sucking sugarless candies may help); nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (eat frequent small meals).

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Classification

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Contraindication

Side Effects

Nursing

Frequency Combivent Nebule 1/2 neb q4 combination of the anticholinergic bronchodilator, ipratropium bromide, and the beta2adrenergic bronchodilator, Bronchodilator for maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD (solution, aerosol), chronic bronchitis, and emphysema Contraindicated with hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives, soy bean or peanut allergies (aerosol). Dizziness, headache Cough Palpitation nausea, dry mouth, shaking (tremors), or nervousness

Responsibility You may experience these side effects: Dizziness, headache, blurred vision (avoid driving or performing hazardous tasks); nausea, vomiting, GI upset cough. Report rash, eye pain, palpitation

Drug Salbutamol Nebule

Dosage and Frequency 1 nebule Q3

Classification Bronchodilator adrenergics

Indication To control and prevent reversible airway obstruction caused by asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) Quick relief for bronchospasm

Contraindication Hypersensitivity to adrenergic amines Hypersensitivity to fluorocarbons

Side Effects Nervousness Restlessness Tremor Headache

Nursing Responsibility Observe fore paradoxical spasm and withhold medication and notify physician if condition occurs. Assess lung sounds, R and BP before drug administration and during peak

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Classification

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Side Effects

Nursing Responsibility

Generic Name: Paracetamol

300mg/IV Q4H RTC

Antipyretics, Nonopiod Analgesic

Brand Name: Aeknil

To relieve mild to moderate Pain and to lessen the Fever.

Contraindicated with allergy to acetaminophen Use cautiously with impaired hepatic function

Liver and kidney damage, when taken at higherthanrecommended dose

Assess hepatoxicity; dark urine, clay colored stools Assess allergic reactions; rashes Check I and O ratio; decreasing output may indicate renal failure Assess for fever and pain