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The patient with pneumocystitis has an order for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) 160 mg TMP / 800 mg SMX p.o. q.6h. The patient weighs 78 kg. The drug reference manual states the following about the dosage for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole: 15 – 20 mg TMP / kg / day divided q.6 – 8h. Dosing based on TMP content. What is the maximum daily dose for this patient? ________mg
UTI-trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole RM, a 46-year-old woman, has a severe urinary tract infection. She takes trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) 160mg 800mg every 6 hours. 1. Is the dose within the recommended drug dose and dosing interval? What is the nurse's responsibility? 2. What are the similarities and differences between trimetboprim-sulfamethoxazole and 3. What are the signs of thrombocytopenia, bemolytic anemia, and agranulocytosis for sulfadiazine? patients who take high doses of sultonamides? 4. Explain the assessment and aursing interventions regarding these severe adverse reactions...
UTI – Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole RM a 46-year old woman, has a sever urinary tract infection. She is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) 160 mg/800 mg every 6 hours. 1. Is the dose within the recommended drug dose and dosing interval? What is the nurse’s responsibility? 2. What are the similarities and differences between trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and sulfadiazine? 3. What are the signs of thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, and agranulocytosis for patients who take high doses of sulfonamides? 4. Explain the assessment and nursing interventions regarding...
A patient is about to start taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) to treat a UTI. You should instruct the patient to report which of the following possible indications of serious adverse efect of this drug? Select all that apply 5. 12. d. Joint pain d. 6. When talking with a patient about taking rifampin for TB. reatment be sure to instruct the patient to report which of the following possible indications of a serious adverse effect of this drug. Select all that...
RN 102 Pharmacy Applications Case Study UTI - Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole RM a 46-year old woman, has a sever urinary tract infection. She is taking trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) 160 mg/800 mg every 6 hours. Is the dose within the recommended drug dose and dosing interval? What is the nurse's responsibility? 1. 2. What are the similarities and differences between trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and sulfadiazine? 3. What are the signs of thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, and agranulocytosis for patients who take high doses of sulfonamides? 4....
lor bile PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II UTI – trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole RM, a 46-year-old woman, has a severe urinary tract infection. She takes trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) 160mg/800mg every 6 hours. 1. Is the dose within the recommended drug dose and dosing interval? What is the nurse's responsibility? 2. What are the similarities and differences between trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and sulfadiazine? 3. What are the signs of thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, and agranulocytosis for patients who take high doses of sulfonamides? 4. Explain the...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II UTI- trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole RM, a 46-year-old woman, has a severe urinary tract infection. She takes trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) 160mg/800mg every 6 hours. i. Is the dose within the recommended drug dose and dosing interval? What is the nurse's responsibility? 2. What are the similarities and differences between trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and 3. What are the signs of thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, and agranulocytosis for sulfadiazine? patients who take high doses of sulfonamides? Explain the assessment and nursing interventions...
The combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is a great example of synergistic action. What enzyme does trimethoprim inhibit to enhance the inhibition of folic acid synthesis? explain
Chapter 38- Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim Amoxicillin & Ampicillin; Penicillin V (PO); Penicillin G (IM, IV) Penicillirn Antibiotic name Drug Class & Indications Contraindications Sulfa Common Adverse Effects Major Interactions ex. CYP450 Nurse Considerations: (Examples: Age, renal/hepatic precautions, safety with administration, lab monitoring teaching)
hrue or FALSE 55) An antifolate combination drug such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole works by blocking a metabolic step in folate production.