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What is the brand name of Ertapenem?

  • Invanz (correct)
  • Antibiotic
  • Ertapene
  • Carbapenem

Which classifications apply to Ertapenem? (Select all that apply)

  • Carbapenem (correct)
  • Penicillin
  • Antibiotic (correct)
  • Cephalosporin

What is the typical dosing for Ertapenem?

1 g daily for 5-14 days

What routes can Ertapenem be administered?

<p>IV (C), IM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the infusion time for IVPB of Ertapenem?

<p>30 min</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some uses of Ertapenem? (Select all that apply)

<p>Pneumonia (B), GU infections (C), Skin infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are side effects of Ertapenem? (Select all that apply)

<p>Dizziness (B), Seizures (C), GI discomfort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the nursing implications for administering Ertapenem IM?

<p>Give deep in large muscle mass within 1 hr of reconstitution after reconstituting with 3.2 mL of lidocaine 1% without epinephrine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of Ertapenem?

<p>Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Ertapenem Overview

  • Brand name for Ertapenem is Invanz.
  • Classified as a carbapenem antibiotic, effective against a broad range of infections.

Dosage and Administration

  • Standard dosing is 1 g daily for a treatment duration of 5-14 days.
  • Administered via routes: intramuscular (IM) and intravenous (IV).

Infusion Guidelines

  • IV piggyback (IVPB) infusion time is typically 30 minutes.

Clinical Uses

  • Indicated for treatment of pneumonia, as well as skin, genitourinary (GU), and intra-abdominal infections.

Side Effects

  • Potential side effects include:
    • Seizures
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort
    • Anaphylaxis
    • Hypotension
    • Dizziness
    • Electrolyte imbalance

Nursing Considerations

  • For IM administration, inject deeply into a large muscle mass within 1 hour of reconstitution.
  • Reconstitution should be done with 3.2 mL of lidocaine 1% (without epinephrine).

Mechanism of Action

  • Ertapenem acts by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, leading to bacterial cell death.

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