Pharmacology Problem
Case Study: Anti-infective Agents
A student nurse has to administer a broad-spectrum anti-infective medication to a patient. The patient develops nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea while taking the medication. The student nurse has to teach the patient about the anti-infective medication.
• The faculty member asks the student nurse to identify the difference between a broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum anti-infective medication.
• The patient asks the student nurse what it means to develop resistance to anti-infectives. When the student nurse is teaching the patient about the anti-infective agent, it is important to include what general points to minimize bacterial resistance?
• The faculty member asks the student nurse to identify the three common adverse reactions associated with the use of anti-infectives. This patient is complaining of what common adverse reaction?
Case Study: Antiviral Agents
A patient is being treated with combination antiviral drugs for HIV and locally active antiviral drugs that include zidovudine and acyclovir. The student is preparing a 5-minute presentation on antiviral agents for clinical preconference. The student has to prepare medication information about the antiviral medications that are being administered to the client.
• What are the key characteristics of common viral infections?
• What are the common adverse effects of zidovudine?
• What key nursing considerations should the nurse focus on for the patient receiving a locally active antiviral agent?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.