NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 783.
nclex examination
Ampicillin
Generic Name: Ampicillin
Trade Name: Principen
Indication
skin infections, soft tissue infections, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory infections, GU infections, meningitis, septicemia.
Action
Bactericidal, broader spectrum than penicillin, binds to cell wall leading to bacterial cell death.
Therapeutic Class: anti-infective
Pharmacologic Class: aminopenicillin
Nursing Considerations:
- Contraindicated in penicillin allergy, use caution in renal insufficiency
- May lead to seizures, diarrhea, anaphylaxes, super infection
- Assess for infection
- Monitor liver function tests
- Instruct patient on signs of super infection: fury over growth on tongue, vaginal itching, loose and foul smelling stool
- Pt should not use with oral contraceptive use.
