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    The document provides information about the drug Zoltax (generic name Cefuroxime) including its indications, dosage, side effects, nursing responsibilities, and patient teaching. Cefuroxime is an oral cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections like bone, skin, respiratory, and some sexually transmitted infections. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Nurses monitor patients, ensure correct administration, and educate on potential side effects and when to contact a provider.

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    UNIVERSITY OF CEBU – BANILAD

    COLLEGE OF NURSING

    DRUG STUDY

    Patient: C.J.A Age: 29 Hospital No. Room No. 236A


    Impression/Diagnosis: G2P2 (2002), Labor pains secondary to NSVD with second degree laceration Attending Physician(s):
    Allergy to: None

    Indication / Pharmacodynamics of Nursing Responsibilities (Nursing


    Generic / Brand Name & Dosage, Timing & Duration Side Effects / Adverse Reaction / Process Approach) Patient Teaching
    Drug
    Classification (5%) (5%) Contraindication (10%) (40%) (20%)
    (20%)

    Perform a comprehensive Discuss common side


    Generic Name: Drug form & Dosage Indications: Adverse Reaction: assessment of the postpartum effects such as
    Ordered: patient, including vital signs, pain diarrhea, nausea,
    Cefuroxime Treatment of susceptible infections Gastrointestinal disturbances including level, and wound assessment. vomiting, stomach
    PO which include bone and joint drug diarrhea, nausea and vomiting have Monitor for signs of infection, pain, and headache.
    500 mg/tablet infections, bronchitis (and other occurred in some patients receiving such as increased redness, Inform the patient that
    lower respiratory tract infections), cefuroxime axetil. There have been reports swelling, or drainage from the these side effects are
    Timing: gonorrhea, meningitis (although of erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson laceration site. usually temporary and
    Brand Name: treatment failures have been syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. not a cause for
    BID reported in Haemophilus influenzae Mild to moderate hearing loss has been Ensure that the patient receives concern. However, if
    Zoltax PC meningitis), otitis media, peritonitis, reported in some children receiving the medication at the correct they become severe or
    (After breakfast, after pharyngitis, sinusitis, skin infections cefuroxime for the treatment of meningitis. dosage and frequency. Assess for persistent, the patient
    supper) (including soft tissue infection) and In clinical trials of cefuroxime axetil, any potential medication allergies should contact and
    UTI. Cefuroxime is also used for diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis or adverse reactions. communicate with
    surgical prophylaxis. appeared to be dose-related and therefore, their healthcare
    Classification Name: Duration: it is recommended that higher doses should Collaborate with the healthcare provider.
    be reserved for severe infections. team, including physicians,
    Cephalosporin 6 days lactation consultants, and other Tell patient that drug
    Pharmacodynamics: Contraindication: specialists, to ensure may be taken after
    comprehensive care for the meal.
    Other drugs forms: Patients with known allergy to the patient. Communicate any
    cephalosporin group of antibiotics. changes in the patient’s condition Tell patient to inform
    Injectable drug or concerns promptly. their healthcare
    provider about any
    known allergies,
    especially to
    antibiotics.

    OHAYAS, JECIL
    Printed Name and Signature Printed Name and Signature
    Clinical Instructor Student

    Note: Please provide additional sheet/s if necessary

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