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    This document summarizes information about the drug Piperacillin/Tazobactam, including its classification, indications, contraindications, side effects, and the nursing responsibilities related to administering the drug. Specifically, it is an extended-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used for skin and skin structure infections. Notable nursing responsibilities include verifying the doctor's order, observing for signs of allergic reaction, monitoring for Clostridium difficile diarrhea, and assessing skin reactions.

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    This document summarizes information about the drug Piperacillin/Tazobactam, including its classification, indications, contraindications, side effects, and the nursing responsibilities related to administering the drug. Specifically, it is an extended-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used for skin and skin structure infections. Notable nursing responsibilities include verifying the doctor's order, observing for signs of allergic reaction, monitoring for Clostridium difficile diarrhea, and assessing skin reactions.

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    This document summarizes information about the drug Piperacillin/Tazobactam, including its classification, indications, contraindications, side effects, and the nursing responsibilities related to administering the drug. Specifically, it is an extended-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used for skin and skin structure infections. Notable nursing responsibilities include verifying the doctor's order, observing for signs of allergic reaction, monitoring for Clostridium difficile diarrhea, and assessing skin reactions.

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    DRUG STUDY

    Name of the Patient: Age: 96 y/o Sex: Female Name of Student: _____________________
    Civil Status: __________ Religion: Rm/Bed No. _________ Area: ______ Level/ Block: BSN IV-A
    Address: Date Submitted: May 26, 2023
    Date of Admission: Diagnosis: ________________________ Rating: ______________________________

    MEDICATION Classification/ Action Indications Contraindications Side Effects Adverse Effects Nursing Responsibilities
    Generic name: Drug Classification Skin and skin structure This drug is Confusion Seizures BEFORE:
    infections contraindicated to
    Piperacillin/ Therapeutic Class: Dizziness Clostridium Difficile Verify the doctor’s order
    patients with:
    Tazobactam associated diarrhea regarding the medication.
    Anti-infectives
    Hypersensitivity to Headache
    Brand name: Acute Generalized
    Pharmacologic Class: penicillin, beta-lactams, Observe the ten rights of
    Exanthematous Pustulosis
    Tazocin cephalosporins, or Insomnia medication
    Extended spectrum tazobactam (cross Stephen Johnson Syndrome administration.
    Usual dosage/ penicillin sensitivity may occur) Lethargy
    frequency: Drug Action: Question for history of
    Use Cautiously in:
    Constipation allergies and full
    IV (Adults): Most Piperacillin: Binds to Renal impairment medication history;
    infections—3.375 g q bacterial cell wall (dosage reduction or Nausea screen for interactions.
    6 hr. membrane, causing cell increased interval
    death. Spectrum is recommended if CCr Vomiting Educate and verify patient
    Usual route
    extended compared <40 mL/min); Sodium and SO’s understanding
    Intravenously with other penicillin. restriction; Critically ill about the medication.
    Tazobactam: Inhibits patients (increased risk
    Drug order: of renal failure; use Check the medication
    beta-lactamase, an
    enzyme that can alternative antibiotic, if three times.
    destroy penicillin. possible)
    DURING:

    Observe patient for signs


    Therapeutic Effect:
    and symptoms of
    Death of susceptible anaphylaxis (rash,
    bacteria. pruritus, laryngeal edema,
    wheezing). Discontinue
    Absorption: the drug and notify health
    Distribution: Widely care professionals
    distributed. Enters CSF immediately if these
    well only when occur.
    meninges are inflamed.
    Keep epinephrine,
    Crosses the placenta
    antihistamine, and
    and enters breast milk
    resuscitation equipment
    in low concentrations.
    close by in the event of
    Protein binding: an anaphylactic reaction.

    Metabolism and Monitor bowel function.


    Elimination: Piperacillin Diarrhea, abdominal
    (68%) and tazobactam cramping, fever, and
    (80%) are mostly bloody stools should be
    excreted unchanged by reported to health care
    the kidneys. professional promptly as
    a sign of Clostridium
    Half-life: Adults: 0.7– difficile-associated
    1.2 hr diarrhea (CDAD)
    Onset: Rapid
    Assess skin reactions
    Peak: End of Infusion (rash, fever, edema,
    mucosal erosions or
    Duration: 4-6 hour ulcerations, red or
    inflamed eyes). Monitor
    patient with mild to
    moderate rash for
    progression. If rash
    becomes severe or
    systemic symptoms
    occur, discontinue
    piperacillin/tazobactam.

    Evaluate renal and


    hepatic function, CBC,
    serum potassium, and
    bleeding times prior to
    and routinely during
    therapy.

    AFTER:

    Advise patients to report


    rash and signs of
    superinfection (black furry
    overgrowth on tongue,
    vaginal itching or
    discharge, loose or foul-
    smelling stools) and
    allergy.

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