Child Health- medications

Which antibiotics cause ototoxicity?

which antibiotics cause nephrotoxicity?

Which antibiotic may be used to treat pseudomembranous colitis?

What are 5 SERIOUS SEs of cephalosporins and penecillins

Why might a CBC and differential be done for a pt taking cephalosporins?

whih antibiotics shoulds not be taken with food, fruit juice, or antacids?

Why should you tell the patient taking macrolides to report yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools

Why not give antidiarrheals to someone with a superinfection after taking antibiotics?

What are the differences between indications of dimenhydramine, ondansetron, and metocloprapide?

Ondansetron is a __ antagonist, but metoclopramide is a ___ antagonist.

SEs of Ondansetron

SEs of metoclopramide

How does dimenhydrinate decrease nausea?

Dimenhydrinate has anticholinergic, antihistaminic, and CNS depressant properties. What SEs does it cause?

Besides inhibiting dopamine, metaclopramide...

Why is ASA CI often in children

How does ASA cause PUD, kidney damage, and coagulation abnormalities?

What are signs of ASA OD?

How does acetaminophen work as an antipyretic? analgesic?

What is the antidote for acetaminophen?

What SEs of Acetaminophen are specific to IV

Children should not take acetaminophen for more than __ consecutive days unless directed by an HCP

In addition to decreasing pain, narcotics also decrease __ and ___

What are 5 teaching points for patients taking narotics?

Why do narcotics cause orthostatic hypotension?

Why do narcotics cause urinary retention?

What are SEs of morphine?

Which narcotic is most often prescribed as a cough suppressant?

Furosemide is a ___ diuretic because...

What are SEs of lasix?

Teaching for pt on lasix:
1. monitor ____ intake
2. report significant _____ _____or gain
3. report fatigue and muscle ____
4. change ____slowly
5. use _____ protection measures
6. eat foods high in ___
7. carry ___ ___
8. hold if BP ___
9. report signs of ___ and ___ edema
10. monitor fluid ___ and weight daily
11. report symptoms of metabolic imbalance: ___, ___, ___, ____ ___, ___, ___, ___, ___ ___, ___, ___, ___, extreme ___, change in __
12. report change in ___ or vision
13. avoid alcohol and ___
14. continue drug even if ___ controlled and continue other methods to control

What is the action of digoxin?

What are SEs of digoxin?

Signs of digoxin toxicity

digoxin has a narrow therapeutic window of ___

What is the antidote for digoxin?

Why should diuretics be used cautiously with digoxin?

Before administering digoxin, assess the ___ HR for ___ min prior to administration; hold if less than 60 (adult), ___ (child), ___(infant) or as per order

neonates have falsely __ digoxin levels

avoid___ or ___ within 2 hr of taking digoxin

a Histamine antagonist with
CNS depressant and anticholinergic properties

Besides allergies and anaphylaxis, what are indications of diphenhydramine?

What are SEs of diphenhydramine?

Albuterol is a selective ___ ___ ___ and acts by relaxing smooth muscle

What are two main indications of albuterol?

What are negative effects of excessive use of albuterol?

What are SEs of Albuterol?

Teach the patient that albuterol Inhalers should be primed with __sprays before use and discarded after ___sprays

In acute bronchospasm, use ___ first, and then wait ___ min before taking other inhaled medications

What are SEs of Budesonide

-allow ___ min between inhalations of budesonide and
__ ___ after use

What is the action of Ranitidine?

Why would Ranitidine be used to tx pancreatic insufficiency?

What are SEs of ranitidine

Teaching about Ranitidine:
1. take as directed even after ___ ___
2. do not take max dose continuously greater than ___ without consulting HCP
3. report difficulty ___ or persisted abdo pain
4. avoid ___ (interferes with action)
5. avoid activities requiring ___ until effects known
6. avoid alcohol, NSAIDs, and foods that increase___ ___
7. ___ and ___to decrease constipation
8. report ___ ___ stools, fever, sore ____, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, confusion, hallucinations