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    Cefuroxime is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic given intravenously every 8 hours to treat susceptible infections and for surgical prophylaxis. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It should not be given to those with a hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Potential adverse effects include phlebitis, diarrhea, rash, and hypersensitivity reactions. Nurses are responsible for monitoring patients for signs of these adverse effects and hypersensitivity during and after administration.

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    Cefuroxime is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic given intravenously every 8 hours to treat susceptible infections and for surgical prophylaxis. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It should not be given to those with a hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Potential adverse effects include phlebitis, diarrhea, rash, and hypersensitivity reactions. Nurses are responsible for monitoring patients for signs of these adverse effects and hypersensitivity during and after administration.

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    Cefuroxime is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic given intravenously every 8 hours to treat susceptible infections and for surgical prophylaxis. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It should not be given to those with a hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Potential adverse effects include phlebitis, diarrhea, rash, and hypersensitivity reactions. Nurses are responsible for monitoring patients for signs of these adverse effects and hypersensitivity during and after administration.

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    Cefuroxime is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic given intravenously every 8 hours to treat susceptible infections and for surgical prophylaxis. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It should not be given to those with a hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Potential adverse effects include phlebitis, diarrhea, rash, and hypersensitivity reactions. Nurses are responsible for monitoring patients for signs of these adverse effects and hypersensitivity during and after administration.

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    DRUG STUDY

    NAME OF SPECIFIC
    CLASSIFICATION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
    DRUG ACTION
    Cefuroxime Therapeutic Class: Inhibits cell-wall  Susceptible Hypersensitivity to  Phlebitis  Determine history of
    400mg Antibiotics synthesis, infections cephalosporins and  Thrombophlebitis hypersensitivity reactions to
    IVTT every 8 promoting osmotic related antibiotics.  Diarrhea cephalosporins, and history of
    hours Pharmacological instability; usually  Surgical  Pseudomembrano allergies, particularly to drugs,
    Class: Second bactericidal. prophylaxis us colitis before therapy is initiated.
    generation reducing or  Nausea  Inspect IV injection sites frequently
    cephalosporins eliminating  Anorexia for signs of phlebitis
    infection  Vomiting  Monitor patient carefully during
     Hemolytic anemia the first 30mins after initiation of
     Thrombocytopeni the infusion for signs of
    a hypersensitivity.
     Macupapular and  Report rash, itching, or other signs
    erythematous rash of hypersensitivity immediately.
     Urticaria  Monitor signs and symptoms of
     Pain superinfection and diarrhea.
     Anaphylaxis  Advise patient to report
     Hypersensitivity discomfort at IV insertion site
    reaction  Tell patient to report any adverse
     Serum sickness reactions
     Tell patient to report discomfort
    at IV site
     Document the drug given
    including the time and dose.

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