Drug Order Mechanism of Action Indications Contraindications Adverse Reactions Nx Consideration

Generic Name:  Third  Works by  Indicated in  Pain  Assess patients

Ceftriaxone generation of inhibiting the patients with  Induration previous
Brand Name: cephalosporin. mucopeptide neurologic  Phlebitis sensitivity
Forgram synthesis in compications,  Rash reactions to
Dosage: the bacterial carditis and  Diarrhea penicillin and
450mg TIV q12 in the arthritis.  Thrombocytosis other
bacterial cell.  Leucopenia cephalosporins.
 Glossitis  Assess patient
 Respiratory for signs and
infections symptoms of
infection
before and
during the
treatment.
 Report signs
such as
petechiae,
epistaxis or
other forms of
unexplained
bleeding.
 Monitor
hematologic
electrolytes,
renal and
hepatic
function,
 Assess for
possible upper
infection;
itching, fever,
malaise,
redness.