Ampicillin sodium is an antibiotic that destroys bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. It is indicated for infections caused by susceptible organisms, such as intra-abdominal, gynecologic, and skin infections. Common adverse reactions include gastrointestinal issues like nausea and diarrhea. Nursing responsibilities are to monitor for potential seizures when giving high doses, check for vein irritation during IV administration, and instruct the patient to report any signs of allergic reaction.
Ampicillin sodium is an antibiotic that destroys bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. It is indicated for infections caused by susceptible organisms, such as intra-abdominal, gynecologic, and skin infections. Common adverse reactions include gastrointestinal issues like nausea and diarrhea. Nursing responsibilities are to monitor for potential seizures when giving high doses, check for vein irritation during IV administration, and instruct the patient to report any signs of allergic reaction.
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Ampicillin sodium is an antibiotic that destroys bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. It is indicated for infections caused by susceptible organisms, such as intra-abdominal, gynecologic, and skin infections. Common adverse reactions include gastrointestinal issues like nausea and diarrhea. Nursing responsibilities are to monitor for potential seizures when giving high doses, check for vein irritation during IV administration, and instruct the patient to report any signs of allergic reaction.
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Drug Name Action Contraindication Indication Adverse Reactions Nursing Responsibilities
GN: Ampicillin Destroys bacteria -Hypersensitivity to >Intra-abdominal,
Sodium by inhibiting penicillin sodium or gynecologic and CNS: seizures, Monitor for seizures bacterial cell-wall other beta-lactamase skin-structure lethargy, anxiety, when giving high doses. BN: Unasyn synthesis during inhibators infections caused confusion, dizziness Ensure pt. safety microbial by susceptible Classification: multiplication enzymes CV: thrombophlebitis Monitor for vein Therapeutic producing strains irritation/inflammation Class: Anti >Slow infusion Infective Dosage and Preparation: GI: nausea, vomiting, Advise pt to minimize GI 1 g IV q 8 hours diarrhea, upset by eating small, frequent servings of Availability: food and drinking plenty Injection: Vials, of fluids piggyback vials containing abdominal pain, Administer with full >1.5 g (1 g amp gastritis stomach sodium & 0.5 g sulbactam sodium) Skin: rash, urticaria, Instruct pt. to diaphoresis immediately report s/sx >3 g (2 g amp of hypersensitivity sodium & 1 g reactions sulbactam sodium)