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Quality of Life and Environment Required from Nursing Homes

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Abdominal Pain in Adults by eMedicineHealth

Abdominal Pain in Children by eMedicineHealth

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Nursing Voted as Most 'Ethical and Honest' Profession

Tip of the Week-- Staging Pressure Ulcers For Nurses

National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel

Risk Assessment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

CPEGC Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

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Cardiac Patients at Greater Risk in Crowded ER's

Tip of the Week-- Antipsychotic Medication Review

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on Antipsychotic Meds

Article on Understanding Behavioral Issues Caused by Antipsychotics

Adherence Behaviour for Antipsychotic Medications

Info about Antipsychotic Medications for Nurses and Patients

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Infusion Nursing Article

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Tip of the Week-- Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

A ToxTidbits Segment with Lisa Booze from the Maryland Poison Center

About Ciguatera

Ciguatera fish poisoning (or ciguatera) is an illness caused by eating fish that contain toxins produced by a marine microalgae called Gambierdiscus toxicus. People who have ciguatera may experience nausea, vomiting, and neurologic symptoms such as tingling fingers or toes.

They also may find that cold things feel hot and hot things feel cold. Ciguatera has no cure. Symptoms usually go away in days or weeks but can last for years. People who have ciguatera can be treated for their symptoms.

Fish like barracuda, black grouper, blackfin snapper, cubera snapper, dog snapper, greater amberjack, hogfish, horse-eye jack, king mackerel, and yellowfin grouper have been known to carry ciguatoxins.

Find more info at the CDC page on Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

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Recession Bad for Health Care

Float Nurse Satisfaction Story

Infusion Nursing Article

Tip of the Week-- Assessment and Care of IV Lines

Common complications with IV catheter placement include:

• Infiltration - Leakage of the IV fluid or medication into the surrounding tissues. If the infiltration is caught early enough and a small amount of infiltrate had leaked, the problem is not usually a cause of long term issues. Discontinue the IV infusion, remove the catheter and initiate IV access elsewhere.
• Extravasation - is related to infiltration but is a more serious complication where the fluid or medication leaking into the tissues is a vessicant or highly concentrated solution. Common medications in this category include Dopamine, Diazapam, Calcium Chloride and D-50. Even small amounts of extravasation into surrounding tissues can cause localized cellular breakdown and tissue necrosis.
  
• Phlebitis - is the inflammation of the vein itself and is most often caused by irritation due to long term IV access in that location (days). Some medications of a more alkaline or acidic nature can also irritate the vein and rarely a bacterial infection may be the cause, as well.
  
• Infection - Infection related to improper cleaning of the site prior to insertion of the catheter or due to migration of bacteria along the cather into the tissues during extended IV access (days).
• Hypersensitivity to Medication - Allergic reaction to the medication administered. Can be seen in meds such as IV antibiotics but may happen with any IV fluid or medication. May be localized to the site or systemic.

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IV Complications Web Based Slide Show and Presentation

IV Infiltration Article

Photos of IV Complications

Complications of peripheral I.V. therapy (From Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, Jan/Feb 2008)

Nursing Show Episode 54 on Infusion Nursing Specialty

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Nurses and Doctors Shut Out of Health Reform Talk

Australian Nurses Prescribers

Doctors vs. Midwives: Home Birth Adversaries?

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Tip of the Week-- Interview with Sue Cary of American Nephrology Nurses' Association

ANNANurse.org website

Link to Nursing Show Article on Free ANNA CNE Resources

Nephrology Nursing Philosophy (from ANNA website)

". . . the role of nephrology nursing is to assess the real or threatened impact of renal disease on the individual as well as to diagnose and treat his/her responses to this problem. Within this context, ANNA also believes in the commitment of nursing to assist each individual to achieve an optimum level of functioning, whether it be in preventing renal disease, arresting further dysfunction, or rehabilitating the individual throughout the life cycle. In order to achieve these goals, we believe that practitioners within the field of nephrology nursing should set forth high standards of patient care that are continually updated.

We believe that through the continued education of nurses in the field of nephrology, we can assure high quality patient care. We further believe that a sound educational program is necessary to develop, maintain, and augment competence in practice. Because research is essential for the advancement of nursing science, new concepts must be developed and tested to sustain the continued growth and maturation of nephrology nursing.

We believe in the team approach to patient care and embrace interdisciplinary communication and collaboration as being essential to the achievement of the highest attainable level of cost-effective, quality patient care. As members of the nephrology team, it is our duty to respond to issues affecting our practice in both private and public sectors.

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]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 22:13:16 -0400 nephrology-nursing-and-episode-80 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 37:16 http://nursingshow.com/blog/2009/05/08/rehab-nursing-and-episode-79/ Welcome to Episode 79

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News--

ANA Suggests Ways to Celebrate Nurses Week

Cuts in Education Hurt Arizona's Nursing Shortage

YouTube Video Helps Man Deliver His Baby

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Tip of the Week-- Interview with Jason Jwoytas on Rehab Nursing

What is Rehabilitation Nursing?

Rehabilitation nurses help individuals affected by chronic illness or physical disability to adapt to their disabilities, achieve their greatest potential and work toward productive, independent lives. They take a holistic approach to meeting patients’ medical, vocational, educational, environmental and spiritual needs.

Rehabilitation nurses begin to work with individuals and their families soon after the onset of a disabling injury or chronic illness. They continue to provide support in the form of patient and family education and empower these individuals when they go home or return to work or school. The rehabilitation nurse often teaches patients and their caregivers how to access systems and resources.

Rehabilitation nursing is a philosophy of care, not a work setting or a phase of treatment. Rehabilitation nurses base their practice on rehabilitative and restorative principles by:

• managing complex medical issues
• collaborating with other specialists
• providing ongoing patient/caregiver education
• setting goals for maximal independence
• establishing plans of care to maintain optimal wellness

Definition provided by the Association of the Rehabilitation Nurses

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]]> Sat, 09 May 2009 00:01:10 -0400 rehab-nursing-and-episode-79 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic A look at the nursing career specialty of Rehabilitation Nursing. An interview with Jason Jwoytas, a Canadian Rehab Nurse. Tip of the Week-- Interview with Jason Jwoytas on Rehab Nursing What is Rehabilitation Nursing? Rehabilitation nurses help individuals affected by chronic illness or physical disability to adapt to their disabilities, achieve their greatest potential and work toward productive, independent lives. They take a holistic approach to meeting patients’ medical, vocational, educational, environmental and spiritual needs. Rehabilitation nurses begin to work with individuals and their families soon after the onset of a disabling injury or chronic illness. They continue to provide support in the form of patient and family education and empower these individuals when they go home or return to work or school. The rehabilitation nurse often teaches patients and their caregivers how to access systems and resources. Rehabilitation nursing is a philosophy of care, not a work setting or a phase of treatment. Rehabilitation nurses base their practice on rehabilitative and restorative principles by: * managing complex medical issues * collaborating with other specialists * providing ongoing patient/caregiver education * setting goals for maximal independence * establishing plans of care to maintain optimal wellness Definition provided by the Association of the Rehabilitation Nurses no http://nursingshow.com/blog/2009/05/01/med-surg-nursing-careers-and-episode-78/ Welcome to Episode 78

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs Face Cuts

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Tip of the Week-- Interview with Kathleen Singleton for AMSN.org

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]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 19:53:05 -0400 medsurg-nursing-careers-and-episode-78 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 37:20 http://nursingshow.com/blog/2009/04/24/zofran-and-episode-77/ Welcome to Episode 77

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Nurse's Rights vs. Hospital Illness and Injuries

NICU Patient Fed Fabric Softener by Mista

Organ Donor Approach
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Tip of the Week-- Ondansetron (Zofran) Medication Review


Zofran Patient Info from NIH Medlin

Zofran Info from RxList.com

Nursing Drug Guide Applications for iPhone and iPod Touch
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]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:17:17 -0400 zofran-ondansetron-review-and-episode-77 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Zofran (Ondansteron) Administration and Review Tips for Nurses, Students, and others in the health care field. no 26:14 http://nursingshow.com/blog/2009/04/17/pain-assessment-tools-and-episode-76/ Welcome to Episode 76

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Johns Hopkins HealthCare New Conflict-of-Interest Policies

Panel Recommends Credits For Nurse Educators

Family Members Assess Loved One's Pain In ICU

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Tip of the Week-- Pain Assessment Tools

Pain is often called the fifth vital sign. This places it in its proper place alongside pulse, respirations, blood pressure and temperature that a nurse needs to assess regularly on a patient. Just like the other vital signs, the proper assessment tools make tracking and treating a patient's pain much easier and more reliable.

Because pain assessment is a subjective measure, the patient is a necessary component of the process. What causes one person to writhe in pain may barely break a sweat in another. However, when measured against the patient's own standards, it is much easier to trend the patient's pain level and to be proactive in managing that pain.

Use the links and tools below to look at some of the common myths about pain management and also review the available assessment tools and scales you might use for different patient populations. I have also included the links to my articles on pediatric pain assessment and management.

Maryland Board of Nursing Pain Management White Paper

Guide to Using Pain Assessment Tools

Links to Pain Assessment Tools

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Nursing Show Article on Pediatric Pain Assessment

Nursing Show Article on Pediatric Pain Management

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]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:48:20 -0400 pain-assessment-tools-and-episode-76 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Pain management review for nurses, lpn, rn, msn, bsn Pain is often called the fifth vital sign. This places it in its proper place alongside pulse, respirations, blood pressure and temperature that a nurse needs to assess regularly on a patient. Just like the other vital signs, the proper assessment tools make tracking and treating a patient's pain much easier and more reliable. Because pain assessment is a subjective measure, the patient is a necessary component of the process. What causes one person to writhe in pain may barely break a sweat in another. However, when measured against the patient's own standards, it is much easier to trend the patient's pain level and to be proactive in managing that pain. Use the links and tools below to look at some of the common myths about pain management and also review the available assessment tools and scales you might use for different patient populations. I have also included the links to my articles on pediatric pain assessment and management. no 27:53 http://nursingshow.com/blog/2009/04/10/dermal-exposure-poisoning-and-episode-75/ Welcome to Episode 75

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Impact On Healthcare Providers Of Caring For The Terminally Ill

Nurses face career shortages during economic downfall

Talk Therapy Better for Cardiac Related Depression


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Tip of the Week-- Dermal Exposures with Lisa Booze from the Maryland Poison Center


Maryland Poison Center

NIH Medline on Poisonings

NIH Medline on Pesticide Poisonings

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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:19:18 -0400 dermal-exposure-poisoning-and-episode-75 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Dermal Exposure Poisoning: a Review for RNs, Nurses, Nursing Students and others Poisoning occurs when people drink, eat, breathe, inject, or touch enough of a chemical (poison) to cause illness or death. Some poisons in very small amounts can cause illness or injury. Injury or illness may occur very quickly after exposure or may take several years with long-term exposure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a poisoning that occurs by accident as “unintentional poisoning” and a poisoning that results from a conscious, willful decision (such as suicide or homicide) as “intentional poisoning.” Household Chemicals and Carbon Monoxide * Always read the label before using a product that may be poisonous. * Keep chemical products in their original bottles or containers. Do not use food containers such as cups, bottles, or jars to store chemical products such as cleaning solutions or beauty products. * Never mix household products together. For example, mixing bleach and ammonia can result in toxic gases. * Wear protective clothing (gloves, long sleeves, long pants, socks, shoes) if you spray pesticides or other chemicals. * Turn on the fan and open windows when using chemical products such as household cleaners. no 26:06 http://nursingshow.com/blog/2009/04/03/gastritis-for-nurses-and-episode-74/ Welcome to Episode 74

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Male Nurse on Stereotypes

Study on Nurse Retention

Obama on Health Reform

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Tip of the Week-- Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease Review

Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or infection with bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Sometimes gastritis develops after major surgery, traumatic injury, burns, or severe infections. Certain diseases, such as pernicious anemia, autoimmune disorders, and chronic bile reflux, can cause gastritis as well.

The most common symptoms are abdominal upset or pain. Other symptoms are belching, abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting or a feeling of fullness or of burning in the upper abdomen. Blood or "coffee grounds" emesis or black, tarry stools may be a sign of bleeding in the stomach, which may indicate a serious problem requiring immediate medical attention.

Gastritis is diagnosed through one or more medical tests:

• Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. this procedure looks at the stomach lining, checking for inflammation and may remove a tiny sample of tissue for tests.
• Blood test. Check red blood cell count to see whether the patient has anemia, caused by chronic blood loss from a bleeding ulcer.
• Stool test. This test checks for the presence of blood in the patient's stool, a sign of GI bleeding. Stool test may also be used to detect the presence of H. pylori in the digestive tract.

Treatment usually involves taking drugs to reduce stomach acid and thereby help relieve symptoms and promote healing. (Stomach acid irritates the inflamed tissue in the stomach.) Avoidance of certain foods, beverages, or medicines may also be recommended.

If gastritis is caused by an infection, that problem may be treated as well. For example, the doctor might prescribe antibiotics to clear up H. pylori infection. Once the underlying problem disappears, the gastritis usually does too

(from The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse)

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Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease at eMedicine

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NIH on Peptic Ulcer Disease

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]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:54:47 -0400 gastritis-for-nurses-and-episode-74 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Gastritis Peptic Ulcer Disease and Episode 74 of the Nursing Show for RN, LPN, BSN, MSN and others in the nursing field. Tip of the Week-- Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease Review Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or infection with bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Sometimes gastritis develops after major surgery, traumatic injury, burns, or severe infections. Certain diseases, such as pernicious anemia, autoimmune disorders, and chronic bile reflux, can cause gastritis as well. The most common symptoms are abdominal upset or pain. Other symptoms are belching, abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting or a feeling of fullness or of burning in the upper abdomen. Blood or "coffee grounds" emesis or black, tarry stools may be a sign of bleeding in the stomach, which may indicate a serious problem requiring immediate medical attention. Gastritis is diagnosed through one or more medical tests: * Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. this procedure looks at the stomach lining, checking for inflammation and may remove a tiny sample of tissue for tests. * Blood test. Check red blood cell count to see whether the patient has anemia, caused by chronic blood loss from a bleeding ulcer. * Stool test. This test checks for the presence of blood in the patient's stool, a sign of GI bleeding. Stool test may also be used to detect the presence of H. pylori in the digestive tract. Treatment usually involves taking drugs to reduce stomach acid and thereby help relieve symptoms and promote healing. (Stomach acid irritates the inflamed tissue in the stomach.) Avoidance of certain foods, beverages, or medicines may also be recommended. If gastritis is caused by an infection, that problem may be treated as well. For example, the doctor might prescribe antibiotics to clear up H. pylori infection. Once the underlying problem disappears, the gastritis usually does too (from The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse) ---- Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease at eMedicine NIH on Gastritis NIH on Peptic Ulcer Disease no 29:26 http://nursingshow.com/blog/2009/03/27/ecg-reading-part-2-and-episode-73/ Welcome to Episode 73

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Tip of the Week-- ECG Reading (pt 2)

Part One of ECG Reading Review here

Reading ECGs is like learning to read a new language. It's not impossible, it just requires the nursing student to wrap their head around a new way of looking at things. There's no better way to do this than to practice, practice, practice.

This section of the ECG reading review will cover some of the common arrythmias and some tricks that you can use to recognize them. This will use the basic steps covered in the earlier segment linked above so if you haven't listened to that segment, I urge you to do so before listening to today's show.

This episode will look at identifying the three degrees of heart block, including both Type I and Type II third degree heart blocks. There will also be discussions on the ways to recognize some of the differences in the supra ventricular tachycardias such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and SVT for unknown causes.

Use the linked sites below to continue your review of ECG reading and I will also recommend some good review guides available from Amazon. If you know of some other good resources, leave a link to them in the comments below this post.

ECG Learning Center

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ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy!

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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:07:47 -0400 ecg-reading-part-2-and-episode-73 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic ECG Reading for Nursing Students and Review by RNs and others. Tip of the Week-- ECG Reading (pt 2) Part One of ECG Reading Review here Reading ECGs is like learning to read a new language. It's not impossible, it just requires the nursing student to wrap their head around a new way of looking at things. There's no better way to do this than to practice, practice, practice. This section of the ECG reading review will cover some of the common arrythmias and some tricks that you can use to recognize them. This will use the basic steps covered in the earlier segment linked above so if you haven't listened to that segment, I urge you to do so before listening to today's show. This episode will look at identifying the three degrees of heart block, including both Type I and Type II third degree heart blocks. There will also be discussions on the ways to recognize some of the differences in the supra ventricular tachycardias such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and SVT for unknown causes. Use the linked sites below to continue your review of ECG reading and I will also recommend some good review guides available from Amazon. If you know of some other good resources, leave a link to them in the comments below this post. ECG Learning Center Merck.com Animation of Heart and ECG ---- ECG Learning Resources at Amazon.com ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! ECGs for Nurses (Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses) no 29:31 http://nursingshow.com/blog/2009/03/21/orthostatic-vital-signs-and-episode-72/ Welcome to Episode 72


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Tip of the Week-- Orthostatic Vital Signs (assessing for hypovolemia)

Orthostatic Measurment

Beyond the Basics: Interpreting Vital Signs

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]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:27:23 -0400 orthostatic-vital-signs-and-episode-72 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Nursing Show Episode on Orthostatic Vital Signs with reviews of this diagnostic tool for RNs and student nurses. Find more at NursingShow.com Tip of the Week-- Orthostatic Vital Signs (assessing for hypovolemia) Orthstatic vital signs are used by RNs and other health care professionals to determine if recent symptoms experienced by a patient are related to fluid volume deficit. The basis of this is that changes in the patient's posture or positioning have an effect on the cardiovascular response to maintain blood pressure. Look at patients who are experiencing syncopal episodes (fainting spells), dizziness, GI symptoms (like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), or other symptoms related to potential cardiovascular system response. Is there a problem with their heart? Is it a GI bleed? Is it a seizure or stroke? You don't know as a nurses or other practitioner. In comes the orthostatic vital signs series. This is also known as a "tilt test" or "postural vital signs." This test of changes to blood pressure and heart rate examines the cardiovascular response to changes in position. The body would normally have a temporary change in BP and pulse rate after a change, however after a minute or so, the changes should have evened out somewhat. In a patient who is fluid deficient for some reason, this stabilization doesn't happen as fast or at all. There isn't enough fluid to shift to correct for gravity and the heart rate needs to compensate by rising and remaining raised to push more blood around the system. The vasculature can't clamp down enough to squeeze fluid to the central circulation. Thus, the blood pressure remains depressed (usually by 20 mm of hg or more systolic) and the heart rate remains raised (by 20 bpm or more) this can be an indicator of a need for fluid volume replacement therapy. Follow the links below for more on vital signs and orthostatic or tilt testing. no 29:15 http://nursingshow.com/blog/2009/03/13/macrolide-antibiotics-and-episode-71/ Welcome to Episode 71


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Tip of the Week-- Macrolide Antibiotics

Macrolide antibiotics are commonly prescribed to patients and are important medications for nurses and nursing students to learn about. This is part of an ongoing series on antibiotics for student nurses and RNs and is included in the featured medication review study aids at NursingTopStudent.com.

You may not recognize the name macrolide but will certainly recognize the specific drug names of the antibiotics in this class of meds (trade names in bold):

• erythromycin (E-mycin)
• azithromycin (Zithromax)
• clarithromycin (Biaxin)
• dirithromycin (Dynabac)

These meds are used to treat infections classified as mild or moderate in nature. Most commonly used for respiratory and sinus infections, as well as some GI, STD, and skin or soft tissue infections.

Some other medications' actions can be potentiated by the effects of macrolide antibiotics including the effects of anticoagulants so review all drug interactions and educate patients about warning signs of their other medications as well. Common side effects of macrolides include, GI symptoms including mild nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, and occasionally, vomiting. Other rare but more serious side effects include:

• confusion
• anxiety
• tachydysrhythmias
• anaphylaxis
• hearing loss (usually reversible)
• potentiation of resistant infections (superinfection)

More info for RNs, nursing educators, and student nurses can be found at the link below or online at NursingTopStudent.com for members there.

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