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The questions are focused on nursing education related to various medications, their adverse effects, contraindications, therapeutic interventions, and patient teaching. Each question addresses specific drug-related information relevant for nursing practice and patient safety.
Answer
Rifampin causes body fluid discoloration; IV Vancomycin can cause Red Man Syndrome, prevented by slow infusion.
Rifampin can cause reddish-orange discoloration of body fluids and gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and vomiting. Nursing education should emphasize adherence and recognizing adverse effects. IV Vancomycin can cause Red Man Syndrome, which is preventable by infusing the medication slowly.
Answer for screen readers
Rifampin can cause reddish-orange discoloration of body fluids and gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and vomiting. Nursing education should emphasize adherence and recognizing adverse effects. IV Vancomycin can cause Red Man Syndrome, which is preventable by infusing the medication slowly.
More Information
Rifampin is commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis, and its notable side effect of discoloration is harmless but should be explained to patients to prevent alarm. Red Man Syndrome is an infusion-related reaction to Vancomycin that can include flushing and rash.
Tips
Patients might panic seeing the discoloration caused by Rifampin if not informed in advance. Ensuring a gradual infusion rate will help prevent Red Man Syndrome when administering Vancomycin.
Sources
- Rifampin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Rifampin (Rifadin) Nursing Considerations - nursing.com
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