What specific patient instruction is given regarding fever or diarrhea that develops during anti-infective therapy?
Explanation
Diarrhea that develops during antibiotic therapy can sometimes be a sign of a serious complication like CDAD. Using anti-diarrheal medication can worsen this condition by trapping toxins in the colon. Therefore, patients must be instructed to consult their provider before self-treating.
Other questions
What is the primary action of anti-infective agents on pathogenic bacteria?
According to the general information on anti-infectives, what is their effectiveness against viruses or fungi?
What is a key precaution mentioned regarding the use of anti-infective agents to optimize therapy?
What potential consequence is associated with the prolonged inappropriate use of broad-spectrum anti-infective agents?
What is the recommended nursing implementation to maintain therapeutic serum drug levels of most anti-infectives?
What critical instruction should be given to patients regarding the duration of their anti-infective medication course?
What interaction occurs when penicillins and aminoglycosides are physically admixed?
Which nursing assessment is crucial before initiating anti-infective therapy, particularly with penicillins or cephalosporins?
What effect can probenecid have on penicillins and related compounds?
What symptoms should be promptly reported to a health care professional as a potential sign of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD)?
What type of interaction is noted between extended-spectrum penicillins and anticoagulants?
The absorption of fluoroquinolones may be decreased by the concurrent use of which substances?
What is the primary contraindication for the use of any anti-infective agent?
What is an important nursing action regarding specimen collection for culture and sensitivity (C&S)?
What patient teaching is essential regarding signs of superinfection?
How are anti-infectives categorized according to the 'General Action and Information' section?
In which patient population does the text advise cautious use of anti-infectives?
What is the potential interaction between highly protein-bound anti-infectives like sulfonamides and other highly bound drugs?
If a patient taking an anti-infective develops fever and diarrhea, especially with stool containing pus, blood, or mucus, what should the patient be instructed to do?
What is the effect of erythromycin and clarithromycin on the hepatic metabolism of other drugs?
What is the rationale for assessing for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) in a patient on anti-infectives?
Which nursing diagnosis is listed as a potential issue for patients taking anti-infectives?
Besides anticoagulants, which other drug classes are mentioned as potentially having an increased risk of bleeding when used with extended-spectrum penicillins?
For which patients might dosage modification of anti-infectives be required?
What does the term 'bacteriostatic' mean in the context of anti-infective action?
What does the term 'bactericidal' mean in the context of anti-infective action?
What is a key purpose of anti-infective therapy in addition to treatment of active infections?
What might be required for some infections in addition to anti-infective therapy?
What does the term 'cross-sensitivity' imply in the context of anti-infective contraindications?
Which of the following substances can decrease the absorption of fluoroquinolones?
What is the consequence of the interaction between some cephalosporins and anticoagulants?
Which nursing implication is most critical for patient safety during anti-infective therapy?
What is the primary reason to use anti-infectives with caution in patients with hepatic insufficiency?
What are the two potential nursing diagnoses related to patient understanding and adherence mentioned in the text?
What type of anti-infective may displace or be displaced by other highly bound drugs?
According to the nursing assessment guidelines, what should be monitored regarding a patient's bowel function during anti-infective therapy?
What is the rationale for the implementation guideline to administer most anti-infectives around the clock?
When is it permissible for a first dose of an anti-infective to be given in relation to receiving culture and sensitivity results?
What is the classification of zinc salts in the context of drug interactions with fluoroquinolones?
Which of the following drug classes is NOT mentioned as interacting with extended-spectrum penicillins to increase bleeding risk?
What is the general use of anti-infectives as defined in the text?
What does the text say about the subdivision of anti-infectives?
Under the 'Precautions' section, what is described as 'desirable to optimize therapy'?
What is the key nursing assessment before administering a penicillin or cephalosporin?
What patient instruction is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of anti-infective therapy?
Which condition is NOT a reason to use anti-infectives cautiously, according to the 'Precautions' section?
The interaction between which two drug classes should prompt a nurse to avoid physical admixing?
What nursing diagnosis relates to the patient's role in following the medication plan?
What is the consequence of failing to obtain specimens for culture and sensitivity prior to initiating anti-infective therapy?