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Davis's Drug Guide ciprofloxacin General Pronunciation: sip-roe- flox -a-sin To hear audio pronunciation of this topic, purchase a subscription or log in
The risk-benefit assessment indicates that administration of ciprofloxacin to pediatric patients is appropriate [see Dosage and Administration and Clinical Studies ]
Ciprofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body
Nursing assessment for a patient with anthrax include: Cases of gastrointestinal anthrax can be treated with ciprofloxacin or
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The Achilles tendon can become irritated for several reasons including: Increasing your speed or running long distances too quickly
You may experience these side effects: Nausea, GI upset, dyspepsia (take drug with food); diarrhea or constipation; drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia (use caution if driving or operating dangerous machinery)
6°F) Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute Blood pressure of 112/72 mm Hg Radial pulse rate of 76 beats per minute The initial nursing assessment, the first step in the five steps of the nursing process, involves the systematic and continuous collection of data; sorting, analyzing, and organizing that data; and the documentation and communication of the data collected
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A nursing assessment for a patient taking atorvastatin would involve gathering information about the patient’s current health status, including any chronic conditions or other medications they are currently taking
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The first step of nursing care is the nursing assessment, during which the nurse will gather physical, psychosocial, emotional, and diagnostic data
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Based on the assessment data, the nursing diagnoses may include the following: Acute pain related to infection within the urinary tract
History: Allergy to ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin or other quinolones; renal dysfunction; seizures; lactation; Descriptions
Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); typhoid fever (a serious infection that is common in developing countries); infectious diarrhea (infections that cause severe diarrhea); and infections of the skin, bone, joint, abdomen (stomach area), and prostate
Physical assessment
Maximum dose: 1500 mg/day