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- Classification of acyclovir
Answer Therapeutic
Antivirals Pharmacologic
purine analogues
- Side Effects of acyclovir
Answer
- dizziness
- headache
- diarrhea
- seizures
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
- hemolytic uremic syndrome
- Nursing Implications of acyclovir
Answer
- assess client for lesions before and during therapy
- assess for frequency of recurrence of symptoms
- Client Teaching of acyclovir
Answer
- take full course of therapy
- take misses dose as soon as possible, but do not double dose
- acyclovir is not a cure and does not prevent the spread of herpes
- Action of acyclovir
Answer interferes with viral DNA synthesis. Inhibits viral replication, decreases viral shedding, and reduces the healing time of lesions
- Classification of alendronate
Answer Therapeutic
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bone reabsorption inhibitor Pharmacologic
Answer Bisphosphonates
- Side effects of alendronate
Answer esophageal irritation
- Nursing implications of alendronate
Answer
- administer in morning 30 mins before other meds, beverages or food
- administer with 6-8 oz of water
- client teaching of alendronate
Answer
- advise clients to use sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity reactions
- should remain upright for 30 mins after taking medication
- action of alendronate
Answer inhibits reabsorption of bone by inhibiting osteoclast acitvity
- classification of amoxicillin
Answer Therapeutic
Answer anti-infective Pharmacologic
Answer aminopenicillin
- side effects of amoxicillin
Answer
- diarrhea
- rash
- anaphylaxis
- Nursing implications of amoxicillin
Answer
- assess infection(vital signs, wound, sputum, urine, stool, wbc)
- assess for allergic response (rash, pruritus, pharyngeal edema, wheezing)
- monitor bowel function (diarrhea, abd pain, bloody stools)
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