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What is the trade name of ertapenem?
INVanz
What is the therapeutic effect of ertapenem?
Antiinfectives for moderate to severe infections including complicated intra-abdominal infections, complicated skin infections, community-acquired pneumonia, complicated urinary tract infections, and prophylaxis for surgical site infections.
Which of the following are side effects of ertapenem? (Select all that apply)
What should a nurse assess when a patient is on ertapenem?
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What patient education should be provided regarding ertapenem?
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Study Notes
Ertapenem Overview
- Trade name: INVanz
- Class: Carbapenems; a group of broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics.
Therapeutic Uses
- Treats various moderate to severe infections:
- Complicated intra-abdominal infections
- Complicated skin and skin structure infections
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis
- Acute pelvic infections like postpartum endomyometritis and septic abortion
- Used for prophylaxis in elective colorectal surgery to prevent surgical site infections.
Side Effects
- Potential to cause seizures.
- Risk of pseudomembranous colitis, characterized by:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Allergic reactions possible, including severe hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis.
Nursing Assessment
- Monitor for signs of anaphylaxis (e.g., rash, pruritus, laryngeal edema, wheezing) and notify healthcare providers immediately if these occur.
- Keep emergency treatment (epinephrine, antihistamines, resuscitation equipment) readily available.
- Observe bowel function for signs of pseudomembranous colitis such as diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, and bloody stools, which may arise weeks after therapy cessation.
- Lab tests may indicate elevated levels of AST, ALT, and alkaline phosphatase.
Patient Education
- Instruct patients to alert healthcare professionals if fever or diarrhea occurs, especially with bloody, pus-filled, or mucoid stools.
- Advise against self-treatment for diarrhea without prior consultation with a healthcare provider.
- Risk of diarrhea persists for several weeks post-treatment; discuss the use of antidiarrheals with healthcare providers before use.
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