ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication

Maria Marquez
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
cefuroxime
MEDICATION___________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________

CATEGORY CLASS__second generation cephalosporin, antibiotic

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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use

inhibits cell-wall synthesis, promoting intra-abdominal peritonitis
oscmatic instability, usually bacteriacidal

Complications Medication Administration

thrombocytopenia powder or orla suspension

Contraindications/Precautions
hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, serious hypersensitivity
to penicillins
Nursing Interventions
assess for infections, before
initiating therapy, obtain a
history to determine previous
use and of reactions to
penicillins or cephalosporins.
Interactions
person with a negative history of
probenecid decreease excretion and increase blood penicillins sensitivity may still
levels. aminoglycosides and loop diuretics may increase
the risk of nephrotoxicity

Client Education
tell parent to shake suspension
well before measuring dose
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
resolution of signs and symptoms of infection. length of
time for complete resolution depends on the organisms
and site of infection. decrease incidence of infection when
used for prophylaxis

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