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Anti-infective Medications

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· What is the mechanism of action for prednisone?

· What are two side effects of taking prednisone?

· What type of nursing care should you provide to patients taking prednisone?

· Name one contraindication of taking prednisone.

· What explanation could you offer to your patient to explain the safety of a “7-day tapering course of prednisone” order?

· What would be an indication for blood cultures?

· Describe the process for obtaining blood cultures.

· Discuss the difference between viral infection and bacterial infection.

· Give an example of a viral infection and how it is treated.

· Give an example of a bacterial infection and how it is treated.

· What is a nursing diagnosis and associated intervention for a patient with an infectious disease?

· What is a gram-negative bacterium and name a medication that is used for treatment?

· What is a gram-positive bacterium and name a medication that is used for treatment?

· Describe the mechanism of action for each type of penicillin (Remember in your own words). Provide an example.

· What nursing education would you provide to a patient who is prescribed penicillin?