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CHS/BSN-CURR -RLEFORM-002d
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DRUG STUDY
Brand Name: Amoxil Generic Name: Amoxicillin Drug Classification: Penicillins, Amino

Dosage, Route & Frequency Drug-Drug &

Side Effects Adverse Reactions
Drug Action Drug-Food Indications Contraindications
Recommended Prescribed (By System) (By System)
Interactions
Adults: Amoxicillin compet Acyclovir - may Amoxicillin alone is Hypersensitivity to the  nausea  rash
250 mg PO every 8 hours itively inhibits decrease the indicated to treat drug or contents of the  vomiting  skin blisters or
or 500 mg PO every 12 penicillin binding excretion rate of susceptible drug; anaphylactic  diarrhea peeling
hours for mild to moderate 500 mg cap, 1 cap proteins, leading Amoxicillin which bacterial infections reactions to beta-  changes in  itching
infections and 500 mg PO to upregulation of could result in a taste  hives
every 8 hours or 875 mg
tid PO autolytic enzymes higher serum level.
of the ear, nose, lactam
throat,  headache  wheezing
PO every 12 hours for and inhibition of  difficulty
severe infections. cell wall synthesis. Abacavir may genitourinary tract,
swallowing or
decrease the skin, skin structure,
breathing
Children & Adolescents excretion rate of and lower  swelling of the
(12-17 y.o.): Amoxicillin which respiratory tract. face, throat,
775 mg PO once daily for could result in a
tongue, lips, and
10 days. higher serum level.
eyes
 severe diarrhea
Acenocoumarol:
(watery or bloody
Amoxicillin may
stools) that may
increase the
occur with or
anticoagulant
without fever and
activities of
stomach cramps
Acenocoumarol.

Take with food.

Responsibilities in the Nursing Process (ADPIE)
Assessment:
 History: Allergies to penicillins, cephalosporins, or other allergens; renal disorders;
lactation
 Physical: Culture infected area; skin color, lesion; R, adventitious sounds; bowel
sounds; CBC, LFTs, renal function tests, serum electrolytes, Hct, urinalysis
Responsibilities in the Nursing Process (ADPIE)
Interventions:
 Culture infected area prior to treatment; reculture area if response is not as expected.
 Give in oral preparations only; amoxicillin is not affected by food.
 Continue therapy for at least 2 days after signs of infection have disappeared;
continuation for 10 full days is recommended.
 Use corticosteroids, antihistamines for skin reactions.

Teaching points:
 This antibiotic is specific for this problem and should not be used to self-treat other
infections.
 You may experience these side effects: Nausea, vomiting, GI upset (eat frequent
small meals); diarrhea; sore mouth (frequent mouth care may help).
 Report unusual bleeding or bruising, sore throat, fever, rash, hives, severe diarrhea,
 difficulty breathing.

EVALUATION TOOL:
UNACCEPTABLE
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Only a few of the drugs were listed down; or some drugs were not
listed down; intended indication and mechanism of action of the
given medication/s as well as the side-effects, contraindications and
nursing responsibilities were incorrect and not relevant to the
assigned patient
SATISFACTORY EXCEPTIONAL REMARKS
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some drugs were not listed down; intended indication and mechanism Listed down all the drugs; intended indication and
of action of the given medication/s as well as the side-effects, mechanism of action of the given medication/s as well as
contraindications and nursing responsibilities were correct and relevant the side-effects, contraindications and nursing
to the assigned patient responsibilities were correct and relevant to the assigned
patient