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Is vancomycin used with liver and renal transplant patients?
yes
Do patients with MRSA have to be isolated?
Yes, patients with MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) are typically placed in isolation to prevent the spread of this antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Isolation precautions help protect other patients and healthcare providers by minimizing the risk of transmission, especially in healthcare settings. The specific isolation measures may vary based on the patient's condition and the healthcare facility's policies.
What precautions are associated with sulfonylurea?
Most patients become resistant to these drugs over time, and may require either dose adjustments or a switch.during pregnancy,it is recommended that patients be switched to insulin.it is recommended that.breast feeding be avoided while taking.
Are HIV patients less resistant to TB?
Yes, HIV patients are less resistant to TB. TB testing and treatment are critical for patients with AIDS.
What has the author Erika M Pfeiffer written?
Erika M. Pfeiffer has written: 'The pharmacokinetics of vancomycin in pediatric cardiovascular surgery patients'
What patients need to follow special precautions before undergoing general surgery?
Patients who are obese, smoke, have bleeding tendencies, or are over 60, need to follow special precautions, as do patients who have recently experienced an illness such as pneumonia or a heart attack. Patients on medications
Do healthcare workers use standard precautions with a HIV patient?
Yes; and they use standard precautions with all patients as well.
Does vancomycin-induced tinnitus resolve after the drug is stopped?
Vancomycin-induced tinnitus can potentially resolve after discontinuation of the drug, as the condition is often related to the drug's ototoxic effects. However, the extent of recovery may vary among individuals, and some may experience persistent symptoms. It is important for patients experiencing tinnitus while on vancomycin to consult their healthcare provider for evaluation and management.
Is chickenpox precautions another name for universal precautions?
No, chickenpox precautions and universal precautions are different. Universal precautions is the principle of treating all patients as if they were known to have an infection. Chickenpox precautions are a specific approach to isolation that takes into account both respiratory isolation and contact isolation.
What concept considers all patients and samples to be potentially hazardous?
Universal precautions
Why are hospitals worried about bacteria?
Bacteria can cause infection and endanger the health of hospital patients who may already be sick from other diseases. Also certain bacterial infections acquired in the hospital, like Methicillin Resistent Staph Aureus (MRSA) or Vancomycin resistent enterococcus (VRE), are not normally contracted outside the hospital setting. These forms of bacteria are resistant to antibiotics and can lead to the rapid deterioration of health and even death. Simple sanitary procedures like hand-washing, contact precautions, and proper sterile technique where possible help to limit the spread of these bacteria.
What precautions are taken after liver transplantation?
The first three months after transplant are the most risky for getting such infections as the flu, so patients should follow these precautions
