ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
Medication
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STUDENT NAME______________________________________
vancomycin
MEDICATION___________________________________________________________________________
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER__1495
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CATEGORY CLASS__Glycopeptides
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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
used to treat bacterial infection
Therapeutic Use
Medication is used to treat serious infections,
and destroy bacterial wall.
Complications
Fever, pain, headache, fatigue, dizziness, malaise,
vertigo, depression, insomnia, hypotension, chest pain,
flushing, nausea, abdominal pain etc.
Contraindications/Precautions
Use cautiously with patients who are hypersensitive to
drugs or its components
use cautiously in patients receiving neurotoxic,
nephrotoxic, or ototoxic drugs
Interactions
Medication Administration
Iv: q12
Nursing Interventions
making sure to monitor vital
signs and watch for any
symptoms relating to medicaiton
making sure to monitor serum
concentration.
With anesthetics, may cause erytha, histamine like
flushing and anaphylactoid reaction.
with nsaids may increase vancomyin serum concentration
Client Education
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
Reduction of infection
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
Advice patient to take
medication as directed by
provider
Instruct patient to report any
ringing in ears
Instruct patient to report any iv
discomfort while receving
medication