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Tetracycline - Med Template ATI
Course: Pharmacology (NUR 299)
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University: University of the Virgin Islands
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7
Medication
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Complications
Contraindications/Precautions
Interactions
Medication Administration
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
Therapeutic Use
Nursing Interventions
Client Education
Mirisa Clendinen
Tretracycline
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Antibiotic
Broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits
microorganism growth by preventing protein
synthesis
- IV
- PO
- Milk products, calcium/iron supplements, magnesium
laxatives, and antacids reduce absorption of medication.
- Oral contraceptives (tetracycline reduces effectiveness)
- Pregnancy risk D (positive evidence of human fetal risk)
- If used after 4th month of pregnancy can stain first set of teeth but
not permanent teeth
- Use cautiously in those with liver and kidney disease
- GI discomfort (nausea vomiting, cramping, esophageal ulceration)
- Tooth discoloration
- Hepatotoxicity
- Intense Sunburn (photosensitivity)
Treats acne, chlamydia, pneumonia, Lyme
disease, anthrax, h pylori Gi infections, and
periodontal disease.
- If used for STd make sure partner
is also being treated
- Do not use in children younger
than 8
- Monitor I and O
- Monitor for nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea
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- Decrease in signs and symptoms of infection
- Resolution of acne
- Resolution of yeast infection (vaginal, oral, bowels)
- Take medication on empty
stomach with 8oz of water
- Do not take medication just
before lying down
- Complete the entire course of
therapy
- Use additional contraceptives
during course of therapy
- Wear protective clothing