1) The patient is receiving Ofloxacin 200 mg twice daily for dengue fever.
2) Ofloxacin interferes with bacterial DNA synthesis and its spectrum includes many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
3) Prior to administration, the nurse should check the patient's name, vital signs, and ensure the medication is appropriate for the patient.
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1) The patient is receiving Ofloxacin 200 mg twice daily for dengue fever.
2) Ofloxacin interferes with bacterial DNA synthesis and its spectrum includes many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
3) Prior to administration, the nurse should check the patient's name, vital signs, and ensure the medication is appropriate for the patient.
1) The patient is receiving Ofloxacin 200 mg twice daily for dengue fever.
2) Ofloxacin interferes with bacterial DNA synthesis and its spectrum includes many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
3) Prior to administration, the nurse should check the patient's name, vital signs, and ensure the medication is appropriate for the patient.
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1) The patient is receiving Ofloxacin 200 mg twice daily for dengue fever.
2) Ofloxacin interferes with bacterial DNA synthesis and its spectrum includes many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
3) Prior to administration, the nurse should check the patient's name, vital signs, and ensure the medication is appropriate for the patient.
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DRUG G. ARCIAGA 2- NU01 DRUG
APPROPRIAT GROUP 6 NURSING DRUG STUDY Nursing Sir Why is client Yu ( Generic E DOSAGE CLASSIFICATION IMPLICATIONS. Intervention receiving the Name/ FOR 24 AND ACTION 1) What do you related to drug based on Brand Name hours need to effects of the history or ) check prior drug present Dosage to drug illness? Route administrati Frequency on 2) Major side effect of the drug Generic Name: 2 capsules for Ofloxacin interferes 1.1 Check the patients Never exceed the The patient’s Ofloxacin 24hours. with DNA Gyrase, name and make maximum dosage considering which is needed for sure that the ordered by the diagnosis is Brand Name: synthesis of bacterial medication is for physician to your dengue fever. Floxin, Floxin DNA. the patient. patient. I.V Spectrum of action 1.2 Check the VS of the includes many gram- patient. Use cautiously in 200 mg Icap positive and gram- 1.3 Tell patient drug pregnant patients Oral BID negative aerobic may be taken and in those with bacteria including without regard to seizure orders, CNS Enterobacteriaceae meals, but he diseases such as and Pseudomonas shouldn’t take anti- arteriosclerosis, Aeruginosa. acids and vitamins hepatic disorders, at the same time as or renal ofloxacin. impairment. 1.4 Warn patient that dizziness and and Be alert of light headedness hypersensitivity may occur. reactions of the 1.5 Warn patient that patient. hypersensitivity reactions may Advise patient to follow first dose, he drink plenty of fluids should stop drug at and to finish the prescription even if first sign of rash or he starts feeling other allergic better. reactions. 1.6 Advise patient to Re-assess VS. avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and to use a sunscreen when outdoors. 1.7 Advise the patient regarding the side effects of the drug.