DRUG-STUDY Pedia
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Bongcato
● Evaluate for
signs and
symptoms of
ototoxicity
(hearing loss,
tinnitus, ataxia,
and vertigo).
● Assess for
secondary
superinfections,
particularly upper
respiratory tract
infections.
Patient teaching
● Instruct patient
to immediately
report fever,
cough, breathing
problems, sore
throat, and other
signs and
symptoms of
infection.
● Advise patient
to minimize GI
upset by eating
small, frequent
servings of food,
and drinking
plenty of fluids.
Continue
antibiotic for full
length of
treatment. Do
not take other
medications
without consulting
physician
● Instruct patient
to notify
prescriber
immediately if
prescribed dosage
fails to provide
usual relief,
because this may
indicate seriously
worsening
asthma.
•Review signs of
allergic reaction; if
they occur, tell
patient to hold
next ampicillin
dose and contact
prescriber
immediately.