Pharm Chapter 9: Antibacterials Interfering with DNA/RNA Synthesis
Oxazolidinone adverse reactions
-Rash -Insomnia -Chills -Headache
A client who takes zinc daily is diagnosed with a severe infection and is ordered levofloxacin. The nurse is aware that taking these two drugs may have what affect on the antibiotic?
Decreased absorption
A client has been prescribed ciprofloxacin IV for the treatment of cellulitis. After initiating the infusion of the client's first scheduled dose, the client develops a pronounced rash on the chest and arms. How should the nurse respond initially to this event?
Discontinue the infusion and inform the healthcare provider promptly
Medication therapy used to treat Clostridium difficile infections
Metronidazole
Most common route of administration for ciprofloxacin
Oral
Drug classes that interfere with DNA/RNA synthesis
Oxazolidinones Cyclic lipopeptides
