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    1) The patient is a 64-year-old male admitted with diagnoses of bronchial asthma, acute exacerbation, and pneumonia. 2) The drug study describes Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is administered orally or intravenously to treat various bacterial infections. 3) Nursing responsibilities for a patient taking Cefuroxime include monitoring for allergic reactions or side effects like diarrhea or rash, ensuring proper administration, and educating the patient.

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    1) The patient is a 64-year-old male admitted with diagnoses of bronchial asthma, acute exacerbation, and pneumonia. 2) The drug study describes Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is administered orally or intravenously to treat various bacterial infections. 3) Nursing responsibilities for a patient taking Cefuroxime include monitoring for allergic reactions or side effects like diarrhea or rash, ensuring proper administration, and educating the patient.

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    1) The patient is a 64-year-old male admitted with diagnoses of bronchial asthma, acute exacerbation, and pneumonia. 2) The drug study describes Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is administered orally or intravenously to treat various bacterial infections. 3) Nursing responsibilities for a patient taking Cefuroxime include monitoring for allergic reactions or side effects like diarrhea or rash, ensuring proper administration, and educating the patient.

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    Cefuroxime Drug Study

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    1) The patient is a 64-year-old male admitted with diagnoses of bronchial asthma, acute exacerbation, and pneumonia. 2) The drug study describes Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is administered orally or intravenously to treat various bacterial infections. 3) Nursing responsibilities for a patient taking Cefuroxime include monitoring for allergic reactions or side effects like diarrhea or rash, ensuring proper administration, and educating the patient.

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    Name of the Patient : EJ______________________________________________ Age : 64y/o_______ Date Of Admission : ____________

    Diagnosis :_Bronchial Asthma and AE , T/C Pneumonia__________ ______________ Attending Physician :____Dr. y.
    Case # :________________________________ Room Number :______Medicine PhilHealth Ward______

    DRUG STUDY
    Name of Drug Mode of Route and Indications Contraindications Side Effects Adverse Nursing
    Action Dosage Reactions Responsibilities
    Bactericidal: For treatment  Contraindicated  Mucus rush  Severe  Assess any history of
    allergy with this drug.
    Generic Name: Inhibits Actual: of many with allergy  Rash diarrhea
    synthesis of  Culture infection, and
    Cefuroxime
    750mg q8⁰ different types cephalosporin  Difficulty in  Bleeding arrange for sensitivity
    bacterial cell ANST of bacterial or penicillins. breathing  Lethargy tests before and
    wall, causing
    infections such  Use cautiously  Unusual  Anorexia during therapy if
    cell death. expected response is
    as bronchitis, with renal tiredness  Decreased not seen.
    sinusitis, failure,  Fatigue platelets
    Brand Name:  Give oral drug with
    Ideal:
    tonsillitis, ear lactation,  Itching or Hct food to decrease GI
    Ceftin PO: 250mg BID pregnancy. irritation upset and enhance
    7-10 days or infection, skin absorption.
    infections,  Have vit. K available
    Classification: IV: 750mg BID gonorrhea, and in case
    urinary tract hypoprothrombine-
     Antibiotic mia occurs.
    infection.
     Instruct the pt to
     Cephalosporin report any
    unusualities.
     Instruct pt to avoid
    alcohol while taking
    this drug and for 3
    days after because
    severe reactions often
    occur.
     Monitor VS
     Explain the side
    effects of the drug
     Health teachings for
    the pt

    Bibliography: Karch, A.M, Lippincott’s Nursing Drug Guide, 2009. Lippincott____ Submitted by: _______________
    William & Wilkins_______________________________________ Name & Signature
    __________________________________________ Group Number: __Year & Section: _____

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