Case Study, Chapter 8, Anti-infective Agents

A student nurse has to administer a broad-spectrum anti-infective medication to a

patient. The patient develops nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea while taking the
medication. The student nurse has to teach the patient about the anti-infective
medication. (Learning Objectives 2, 3, 4, and 5)

a. The faculty member asks the student nurse to identify the difference
between a broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum anti-infective medication.
b. The patient asks the student nurse what it means to develop resistance to
anti-infectives. When the student nurse is teaching the patient about the
anti-infective agent, it is important to include what general points to
minimize bacterial resistance?
c. The faculty member asks the student nurse to identify the three common
adverse reactions associated with the use of anti-infectives. This patient is
complaining of what common adverse reaction?