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    This document provides information about the medication Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) including its classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. It describes the peak time and duration of action as well as normal dosage range. Nursing implications focus on contraindications like hypersensitivity, common side effects involving various body systems, and important teaching points about taking Cipro with food and maintaining fluid intake. The nursing process of assessment is also summarized, focusing on pre-administration assessment of vital signs and signs of potential adverse reactions that would require holding the medication.

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    This document provides information about the medication Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) including its classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. It describes the peak time and duration of action as well as normal dosage range. Nursing implications focus on contraindications like hypersensitivity, common side effects involving various body systems, and important teaching points about taking Cipro with food and maintaining fluid intake. The nursing process of assessment is also summarized, focusing on pre-administration assessment of vital signs and signs of potential adverse reactions that would require holding the medication.

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    This document provides information about the medication Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) including its classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. It describes the peak time and duration of action as well as normal dosage range. Nursing implications focus on contraindications like hypersensitivity, common side effects involving various body systems, and important teaching points about taking Cipro with food and maintaining fluid intake. The nursing process of assessment is also summarized, focusing on pre-administration assessment of vital signs and signs of potential adverse reactions that would require holding the medication.

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    This document provides information about the medication Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) including its classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. It describes the peak time and duration of action as well as normal dosage range. Nursing implications focus on contraindications like hypersensitivity, common side effects involving various body systems, and important teaching points about taking Cipro with food and maintaining fluid intake. The nursing process of assessment is also summarized, focusing on pre-administration assessment of vital signs and signs of potential adverse reactions that would require holding the medication.

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    NURS 1566 Clinical Medication Worksheet

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    Ciprofloxacin Cipro antibiotic
    fluoroquinalone 400 mg IV Q 12 hr
    Peak Onset Duration Normal Dosage Range
    End of infusion Rapid 12 hr 400 mg Q 12 hr

    Why is your patient getting this medication: For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
    May be used for intra-abdominal infections Recommended temporary suspension of other fluids when
    administering Cipro.

    Mechanism of action and indications: Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    (Why med ordered.) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Hypersensitivity.
    Rx inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis by inhibiting DNA gyrase. Geri: Increased risk of adverse reactions.
    Therapeutic effect: death of susceptible bacteria.

    Common side effects: CNS: SEIZURES, dizziness, H/A, insomnia,


    acute psychosis, agitation, confusion, drowsiness.
    GI: PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS, diarrhea, N/V, abdominal
    pain, increased LFTs.
    Derm: photosensitivity, rash.
    Endo: hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia.
    MS: tendinitis, tendon rupture.
    Misc: hypersensitivity reactions: ANAPHYLAXIS, STEVENS-
    JOHNSON SYDROME
    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine:
    medicines (ask patient specifically): May increase serum AST, ALT, LDH, bilirubin, and alkaline
    phosphatase. May increase or decrease serum glucose.
    MOM may decrease the absorption of Cipro
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication:
    May take with food to decrease GI irritation. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours
    after dairy products. Encourage pt to maintain fluid intake of at least
    1500- 2000 ml /day to prevent crystalluria. Report signs of superinfection;
    (furry tongue, loose stools.)
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    med? Resolution of S/S of infection, No
    Vital signs, signs of superinfection.
    Observe for signs of anaphylaxis, tendon pain. Signs of tendon pain, swelling, redness.
    Severe rash, pruritis.
    Severe diarrhea, signs of
    pseudomembranous colitis.

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