Pseudomembranous colitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Adverse effects of Aminoglycosides - -Ototoxicity (25% of pts) -Nephrotoxicity (26% of pts, long half-life) -Intense neuromuscular blockade (pts w/ myasthenia gravis) -Neurotoxicity -Hypersensitivity Adverse effects of Antifungals - -Infusion reactions - fever, chills, rigors (sudden feeling of cold with climbing fever) -Nephrotoxicity -Hyperkalemia/Electrolyte imbalance -Bone marrow suppression -Hepatotoxicity (Ketoconazole) Adverse effects of Antiprotozoals - -Suprainfections -GI d...

What is gastritis? - Answer-Inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining will be red and inflamed and irritated What are the causes of gastritis? - Answer-Ingestion of irritating substances such a alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDS, viruses and bacteria What is GERD? - Answer-the back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The inflammation occurs from the reflex of highly acidic stomach acid that comes up. What are the causes of GERD? - Answer-Any cond...

HESI: NSG 124 / NSG124 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: Codeine 1) Class 2) Besides pain relief, what else can it be used for? 3) Side effect Answer: 1) Opioid 2) Cough suppressant at low doses 3) Constipation Q: Morphine 1) Class 2) Priority concern 3) Name 4 indications 4) Antidote Answer: 1) Opioid 2) Respiratory depression 3) Acute pain due to MI or cancer, dyspnea caused by pulmonary edema, surgery, p...

AE of clindamycin Correct Answer-pseudomembranous colitis (C. Diff) PT of ciprofloxacin Correct Answer-treat UTI - drug of choice AE of ciprofloxacin Correct Answer-GI upset, arthopathy Interactions of ciprofloxacin Correct Answer-calcium/mineral salts, caffeine AE of cefazolin Correct Answer-possible serious CNS effects Contra/precautions of cefazolin Correct Answer-known allergy to PCNs or Cephalosporins Interactions of Cefazolin Correct Answer-ALCOHOL, probenecid, aminoglyco...

Hesi: NSG 124/ NSG124 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: Codeine 1) Class 2) Besides pain relief, what else can it be used for? 3) Side effect Answer: 1) Opioid 2) Cough suppressant at low doses 3) Constipation Q: Morphine 1) Class 2) Priority concern 3) Name 4 indications 4) Antidote Answer: 1) Opioid 2) Respiratory depression 3) Acute pain due to MI or cancer, dyspnea caused by...

CNUR 202 Unit 6 Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What is pseudomembranous colitis - Answer- - common adverse effect of most antibiotics - caused by exotoxins of Cdiff which damage the mucosa and produce a pseudomembrane composed of inflammtory exudate symptoms of Cdiff - Answer- - foul smelling diarrhea with gross blood and mucus - abd cramps - fever - leukocytosis Treatment for Cdiff - Answer- - stop antibiotic and administer Flagyl What are Cephaolosporins - Answer- - sem...

4 forms of colitis answer: - 1. pseudomembranous 2. ulcerative 3. ischemic 4 infectious a __________ obstruction results form the bowel being physically blocked by something answer: - mechanical obstruction A _____________obstruction or _____________ is when the bowel lacks normal peristalsis answer: - nonmechanical obstruction or paralytic ileus a 7 year old boy presents to the emergency department with acute testicular pain localized to teh superior pole of his right testis. what is t...

NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ What is gastritis? Correct Answer: Inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining will be red and inflamed and irritated What are the causes of gastritis? Correct Answer: Ingestion of irritating substances such a alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDS, viruses and bacteria What is GERD? Correct Answer: the back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphinct...

PHARM MSN571 EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER |GUARANTEED PASS!! • Fluroquinolones antibiotics are most likely indicated in which of the following conditions? ● Follicular conjunctivitis ● GERD ● Asthma ● Genital Infections • Which antibiotics binds to the 505 subunit of the bacterial ribosome and could most likely result in the development of pseudomembranous colitis? ● Tetracycline ● Clindamycin ● Amoxicillin ● Vancomycin • Beta Lactamase inhibitors are often indica...

A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat an anaerobic intra-abdominal bacterial infection. The health care professional should recognize that cautious use of the drug is indicated if the patient also has which of the following? Seizure disorder Hearing loss Asthma Anemia ~ Seizure disorder Metronidazole, an antiparasitic drug, can cause ataxia, vertigo, and seizures. It requires cautious use with patients who ha...