VISION Republic of the Philippines MISSION

A premier university in historic Cavite State University shall provide excellent,

Cavite recognized for CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY equitable and relevant educational opportunities
excellence in the development Don Severino Delas Alas Campus in the arts, science and technology through
of morally upright and globally quality instruction and relevant research and
competitive individuals.
Indang, Cavite development activities. It shall produce
professional, skilled and morally upright
individuals for global competitiveness.
COLLEGE OF NURSING
DRUG STUDY
Name of Patient (initials): ________________________ Ward/Room/Bed #: _________________________
Age & Sex: ___________________________________ Diagnosis: ________________________________

DRUG MECHANISM OF INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION EFFECTS NURSING

ACTION S RESPONSIBILITIES
Generic Name: Second-generation Indication: Contraindicated: Side Effects:
cephalosporin that
CEFUROXIME inhibits cell-wall Pharyngitis, * Contraindicated in Body as a Whole:  Determine history
synthesis, promoting tonsillitis, patients hypersensitive to of hypersensitivity
Brand Name: infections of the drug. Thrombophlebitis (IV
osmotic instability; reactions to
urinary and lower * Use cautiously in site); pain,burning,
ZOLTAX usually bactericidal. cephalosphorins,
respiratory tracts, patients hypersensitive to cellulitis( IM
penicillins and
and skin and skin- penicillin because of site);superinfections,
Classification: history of allergies
structure possibility of cross- positive
particularly to
ANTIBIOTIC infections caused sensitivity with other beta- Coombs'test.
drugs before
by Streptococcus lactam antibiotics. therapy is
Dosage: 1tab 500mg pneumoniae and S. * Use with caution in initiated.
Route: PO pyogenes, breast-feeding women and GI:
Haemophillus in patients with history of  Report onselt of
influenzae, colitis or renal sufficiency  Diarrhea, loose stools
Staphylococcus
Frequency: BID aureus, nausea, antibiotic-
associated colitis.  Absorption of
Escherichia coli. cefuroxime is
enhanced by food.
Form: Tablet

Submitted by: Submitted to:

_______________________ _________________________
Student Nurse Clinical Instructor
 Skin:
. Rash, pruritus,  Notify prescriber
urticaria. about rashes or
superinfections

Urogenital:
Increased serum
cretonne and BUN,
decreased creatinine
clearance

Submitted by: Submitted to:

_______________________ _________________________
Student Nurse Clinical Instructor