The document summarizes information about a 43-year-old female patient named G.V. who has been prescribed the antibiotic ampicillin. Key details include: the patient's diagnosis of T/C PID vs acute AP; a dose of 2g of ampicillin every 6 hours; ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis; it is being used to treat infections caused by susceptible organisms; and nursing responsibilities involve proper administration and monitoring for adverse effects like rash.
The document summarizes information about a 43-year-old female patient named G.V. who has been prescribed the antibiotic ampicillin. Key details include: the patient's diagnosis of T/C PID vs acute AP; a dose of 2g of ampicillin every 6 hours; ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis; it is being used to treat infections caused by susceptible organisms; and nursing responsibilities involve proper administration and monitoring for adverse effects like rash.
The document summarizes information about a 43-year-old female patient named G.V. who has been prescribed the antibiotic ampicillin. Key details include: the patient's diagnosis of T/C PID vs acute AP; a dose of 2g of ampicillin every 6 hours; ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis; it is being used to treat infections caused by susceptible organisms; and nursing responsibilities involve proper administration and monitoring for adverse effects like rash.
The document summarizes information about a 43-year-old female patient named G.V. who has been prescribed the antibiotic ampicillin. Key details include: the patient's diagnosis of T/C PID vs acute AP; a dose of 2g of ampicillin every 6 hours; ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis; it is being used to treat infections caused by susceptible organisms; and nursing responsibilities involve proper administration and monitoring for adverse effects like rash.
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Name of Patient
G. V.
Age
43 y.o
Height
52
Diagnosis
T/C PID vs acute AP
Sex
Female
Weight
66 kg
Author
M. M. Olmillo
Website
milkv.co.vu
A/N
youre welcome
DRUG DATA Generic name: Ampicillin
CLASSIFICATION Pharmacologic: Penicillin
Trade name/s: Principen Patients dose: 2g q6o
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Bactericidal action against sensitive organisms; inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall, causing death
Therapeutic: Antibiotic
Maximum dose: 14g/day Minimum dose: 2g/day Availability: Capsules 250, 500 mg; powder for oral suspension 125 mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL; powder for injection 250, 500mg, 1, 2 g Route: IVTT
Pregnancy Category Risk: B
Onset: Immediate Peak: 5 min Duration: 6-8 hr Metabolism: 1-2 hr Distribution: Crosses placenta, enters breast milk Excretion: Urine, unchanged
INDICATIONS
General: > treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of Shigella, Salmonella, S. Typhosa, E.Coli, Haemophilus Influenzae, Proteus mirabilis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae > meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis > prevention of bacterial endocarditis following dental, oral, or respiratory procedures in very high-risk patients > prohylaxis in caesarean section in certain high-risk patients Patients actual indication: treatment of infections caused by those mentioned above
CONTRAINDICATI ON
Contraindicated with allergies to penicillins, cephalosporins, or other allergens
Precaution: Use cautiously with renal disorders. Interactions: > drug-drug: increased effect with probenecid; increased risk of rash with allopurinol; increased bleeding effect withheparin, oral anticoagulants; decreased effectiveness with tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, decreased efficacy of hormonal contraceptives, atenolol with ampicillin > drug-food: oral ampicillin may be less effective with food; take on an empty stomach > drug-lab test: falsepositive Coombs test if given IV; decrease in plasma estrogen concentrations in pregnant women; Falsepositive urine glucose test if Clinitest, Benedicts solution, or Fehlings solution is used.
Before: > check doctors order > assess for allergies to penicillins, cephalosporins, or other allergens > assess for renal disorders, lactation > culture infected area; skin color, lesion; adventitious sounds > monitor renal function tests During: > administer the right drug in the right route and dosage at the right time > check the patency of the IV site and IV line > explain the purpose and importance of the drug to the patient > administer oral drug on an empty stomach, 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals with a full glass of water > avoid fruit juice and soft drinks After: > take this drug around-the-clock > take the full course of therapy; do not stop taking the drug if you feel better > Check IV site carefully for signs of thrombosis or drug reaction > report pain or discomfort at sites, unusual bleeding or bruising, mouth sores, rash, hives, fever, itching, severe diarrhea, difficulty breathing > document and record.
