Antibiotics

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Antibiotics

penicillin

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Penicillin action

inhibits cell wall synthesis during bacterial multiplcation

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Penicillin indications

treats bacterial infections

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Penicillin s/e

fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, oral candidasis, urticaria, hypersentivity reactions

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Penicillin nursing considerations

  • monitor for diarrhea

  • assess kidney function

  • monitor for hypersensitivity

  • superinfection may occur if med is prolonged

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Penicillin data needed to give drug

  • Give drug with food if stomach upset, otherwise give on empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hrs after meals to enhance absorption

  • PO

  • Take med as prescribed