Name of Drug Classification and Mechanism Indication and Contraindication Side Effects or Adverse Nursing Responsibilities

(Dosage, Route, Frequency, of Action Reactions

Timing)

Generic Name: Classification: Indication:  CNS: Lethargy, 14 rights of medication

1. Right Drug/Medication
Ampicillin Penicillins. Treatment of infections caused hallucinations, seizures 2. Right Client/Patient
by susceptible strains of Shigella, 3. Right Route
Salmonella, S. typhosa, e. coli,  CV: Heart failure 4. Right Dose
Brand Name: Haemophilus influenzae, Proteus 5. Right Frequency/Time
6. Right Assessment
Medcillin mirabilis, Neisseria  GI: Glossitis, stomatitis, 7. Right Approach
gonorrhoeae, enterococci, gram- gastritis, sore mouth, furry 8. Right Education
positive organisms (penicillin G- tongue, black hairy tongue, 9. Right Evaluation
Dosage: sensitive staphylococci, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, 10. Right Documentation
500mg IV streptococci, pneumococci) abdominal pain, bloody 11. Right to Refuse
12. Right Principle of Care
diarrhea, enterocolitis, 13. Right Prescription
Contraindication: pseudomembranous colitis, 14. Right Nurse Clinician
Mechanism of Action: Contraindicated with allergy to nonspecific hepatitis
Route: Bactericidal action against penicillins, cephalosporins, or Prior to administration, skintest is to be done
to determine signs and symptoms of
IV sensitive organisms; inhibit other allergens  GU: Nephritis
synthesis of bacterial cell wall, hypersensitivity;
causing cell death Use cautiously with renal  Hematologic: Anemia, Monitor seizures when giving high doses.
disorders thrombocytopenia,
Frequency: leukopenia, neutropenia, Do not miss a dose unless ordered by
Q6H ANST physician.
prolonged bleeding time
Instruct mother to report signs and symptoms
of super infection

Timing: Check IV site carefully for signs of

thrombosis or drug reaction