Generic name or Brand name and Dose 1.

Ceftriaxone 2 grams IV OD ANST (-)

Indication

Mode of Action

Nursing Responsibilities

Cephalosporin Patient has community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and urinary tract infection Macrolide Patient has community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and urinary tract infection

Bactericidal and works by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to peniciliinbinding proteins inside the bacteria

2. Azithromycin 500 mg 1 tab OD

3. Salbutamol 1 neb every 6 hours

Bronchodilator Patient has community acquired pneumonia (CAP)

4. Budesonide 1 neb every 12 hours

Corticosteroid Patient has community acquired pneumonia (CAP)

5. Fluimucil 600 mg 1 tab OD

Mucolytic Patient has community acquired pneumonia (CAP)

6. Furosemide 40 mg IV

Loop diuretic Patient has pulmonary congestion

Monitor renal and hepatic studies Advise client to hydrate, especially if experiencing diarrhea Take the full course of medication Inhibits protein Monitor renal and synthesis in hepatic studies susceptible bacteria Advise client to by binding to the hydrate, especially if ribosome called 50S experiencing subunit which diarrhea prevents production Take the full course of protein nedded of medication for bacterial growth and so they eventually die. Beta 2 selective Evaluate client's adrenergic respiratory status antagonists relaxes and vital signs the beta 2 receptors Advise the client not to relax the smooth to use more doses muscles in the than what was bronchioles, ordered producing dilation Inhibits the release Monitor fluid and of histamines and electrolyte status counteracts Avoid stopping the potential destructive therapy suddenly activities of the Assess for Cushingimmune system by like symptoms and decreasing the underlying infection migration and Limit visitors and accumulation of always practice WBCs at the site hand hygiene suppressing the inflammatory response Disrupts the bond Monitor client's between proteins in respiratory status respiratory Warm client to avoid secretions to liquefy driving and the mucous band operating machinery allow it to be (side coughed out the effect:dizziness and respiratory tract drowsiness) This drug acts Monitor input and primarily along the output (especially thick ascending limb urine output 1-2 of the loop of Henle, hours after blocking chloride administration - post

and sodium resorption. They are also believed to activate rebal prostaglandins which results in the dilatation of blood vessels in the body. This also results in the reduction of preload and central venous pressures. 7. Medrol 16 mg tab BID p.c Corticosteroid Patient has community acquired pneumonia (CAP) Inhibits the release of histamines and counteracts potential destructive activities of the immune system by decreasing the migration and accumulation of WBCs at the site suppressing the inflammatory response

lasix) Monitor electrolyte levels Note for signs of dehydration and electrolyte imbalances Monitor weight and vital signs Monitor for signs and symptoms of hearing loss which may last from 1-24 hours (ototoxicity) Monitor fluid and electrolyte status Avoid stopping the therapy suddenly Assess for Cushinglike symptoms and underlying infection Limit visitors and always practice hand hygiene