0
What should a nurse expect when patient is receiving 4th dose of IV Vancomycin and her face and neck are red and she is itching and shivering?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
i thought it would be an allergic reaction to Vancomycin?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Hospitals in Oahu Hawaii are using Vancomycin routinely as a prophylaxis antibiotic for prevention of infection without informing the patient Is this ethical or a violation of patient rights?
Patients have the right to know in advance what treatments they will be receiving, so I'd say that this is a violation of the patient's rights. Especially since there are possible side effects.
If a bedridden patient has chills and shivering what would you expect the body temperature to be?
increased
Vancomycin can be given to patient of aspergellosis?
No, vancomycin is usually given for Gram-positive bacterial infections and aspergillosis is caused by fungal disease. These fungal diseases are best treated with antibiotics like amphotericin-B .
What is the noun form of patient?
The word "patient" is a noun, a word for someone or something receiving medical treatment; a word for a person (or animal).The noun forms of the adjective patient are patientnessand patience.
When can the medical forensic exam be conducted after receiving the patient's consent?
When can the medical forensic exam be conducted after receiving the patient's consent?
Is Demerol contraindicated for a patient receiving antiocoagulant therapy?
No
What is the allergic response to Darvocet?
Allergies are not specific to a substance or drug, side-effects are. Allergic reactions run patient by patient. They can include rash, itching, fuzzy/itching feeling in tongue/throat, and in severe cases problems breathing or swallowing.
What is red man syndrome?
Red Man Syndrome is a reaction to the drug vancomycin. Patients typically develop symptoms within 5 or 10 minutes of receiving the drug, and they experience itching and flushing of the face, neck, & torso. They may also experience swelling of the lips, face, or eyes and/or a drop in blood pressure, but this is less frequent. Red Man Syndrome is not a true allergy, even though the symptoms look similar to an allergic reaction. When signs of red man syndrome appear, the first step is often to stop the vancomycin infusion. Some patients may receive antihistamine medications before the drug is restarted. It is common practice to infuse the vancomycin at a slower rate thereafter. If the drug is given again, Red Man Syndrome can usually be avoided by pre-treating the patient with antipyretic and antihistamine medications (like acetaminophen and diphenhydramine) and infusing the drug at the slower rate.
What is a person receiving care in a nursing facility is called a?
patient
The difference between sick and patient?
a person who is receiving medical care is "patient" the "sick" is people who are ill
How do you spell the noun form of the adjective patient?
The noun is "patience" (a patient manner, forbearance).The adjective patient (forbearing) is a homonym of the noun patient (person receiving medical care).
What meds should be held if a patient is receiving contrast dye?
metformin
