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    Piperacillin-tazobactam is a beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat moderate to severe appendicitis, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, and nosocomial or community-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria. It works by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea, and rash. Nursing responsibilities include obtaining a medical history, monitoring for side effects and complications, and instructing patients and families.

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    Piperacillin-tazobactam is a beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat moderate to severe appendicitis, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, and nosocomial or community-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria. It works by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea, and rash. Nursing responsibilities include obtaining a medical history, monitoring for side effects and complications, and instructing patients and families.

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    Piperacillin-tazobactam is a beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat moderate to severe appendicitis, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, and nosocomial or community-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria. It works by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea, and rash. Nursing responsibilities include obtaining a medical history, monitoring for side effects and complications, and instructing patients and families.

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    Piperacillin

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    Piperacillin-tazobactam is a beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat moderate to severe appendicitis, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, and nosocomial or community-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria. It works by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea, and rash. Nursing responsibilities include obtaining a medical history, monitoring for side effects and complications, and instructing patients and families.

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    DRUG NAME MODE OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING

    ACTION RESPONSIBILITIES

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    bacteria. platelet count,
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    - Monitor for
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    dosage may
    induce
    coagulation
    abnormalities.
    - Instruct
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    ant others to
    report
    significant,
    unexplained
    diarrhea.
    - Monitor vital
    signs because
    of cardiac
    arrhythmias,
    hypertension
    and fever as
    adverse
    reactions.
    - Instruct the
    mother not to
    breastfeed
    the baby
    while taking
    the drug
    without
    consulting the
    physician.

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