Quiz 2: Anti-Infectives Study Guide 2024 Updates

Describe what to do before and after giving any type of antibacterial drugs. {Ans: Check the patient's WBC count and use the value as a baseline in detecting side effects and gauging the drug's effectiveness and check the patient's vital signs i.e. temperature and mental status before starting any antibacterial therapy. After giving an antibacterial drug, ask the patient about the number of bowel movements and their character. When giving the first IV dose check the patient every 15 minutes for S&S of allergic reaction.}What is a serious adverse effect of ribavirin? What lab values and which lab value be high if there was liver impairment? {Ans: A major adverse effect is that ribavirin is a teratogen, an agent that can cause birth defects. Prolonged use can impair the function of the liver, kidneys, heart, and ears, it may lead to forms of cancer. You would check Blood Urea Nitrogen, Serum Creatinine levels and liver function tests. High bilirubin tests would indicate liver impairment.}What assessment findings would indicate that the antibiotic therapy is working? {Ans: Signs and symptoms of a resolving infection, include reduced or absent fever; no chills; wound drainage that is no longer thick, foul-smelling,