Question

I need help completing this medication chart.

CLASSIFICATION: Penicillin Class THERAPEUTIC USES ADVERSE EFFECTS: CLIENT EDUCATION: MEDICATION FOOD ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS Instructed pat i e taking medication around the clock wifi completely. Even if symptoms po away. Advise patient to report the of unusual black furry overpowth gue vaginal itching or discharge Allergic reactions should be reported to healthcare professional MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION: EVALUATION OF MEDICATION EFFECTIVENESS DRUGS IN THIS CATEGORY (generic trade) SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR PARTICULAR DRUGS IN THIS CATEGORY: Diclocillin/Dyeill

Answer 1

Therapeutic use of penicillin: it is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Action : It prevents peptidoglycan from cross-linking properly in the last stages of bacterial cell wall synthesis.weakens the cell wall and causes the bacterium to lyse, or burst open, because of osmotic pressure.

Adverse effects : Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, mild skin rash, twitching or muscle spasm, diarrhea, injection site reactions.

Nursing intervention : assess allergy to drugs, kidney problems, decrease the effects of birth control, IV dose, electrolyte imbalance, drug interactions with antacids, anticoagulants, PO on empty stomach.

Medications/Food/Environment: do not take any heavy food like full of carbohydrates and others

Medication administration: The liquid form of penicillin is best taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water on an empty stomach (either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals)