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    1. The document provides information about the drug Cefazolin (brand name Hazolin), including its mechanism of action, indications, dosing, administration, nursing implications, precautions, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions. 2. Cefazolin is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat moderately severe bacterial infections involving several body systems. 3. Important nursing implications for administering Cefazolin include checking the medication order, assessing for allergies, monitoring for side effects and adverse reactions, and documenting administration.

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    1. The document provides information about the drug Cefazolin (brand name Hazolin), including its mechanism of action, indications, dosing, administration, nursing implications, precautions, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions. 2. Cefazolin is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat moderately severe bacterial infections involving several body systems. 3. Important nursing implications for administering Cefazolin include checking the medication order, assessing for allergies, monitoring for side effects and adverse reactions, and documenting administration.

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    1. The document provides information about the drug Cefazolin (brand name Hazolin), including its mechanism of action, indications, dosing, administration, nursing implications, precautions, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions. 2. Cefazolin is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat moderately severe bacterial infections involving several body systems. 3. Important nursing implications for administering Cefazolin include checking the medication order, assessing for allergies, monitoring for side effects and adverse reactions, and documenting administration.

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    1. The document provides information about the drug Cefazolin (brand name Hazolin), including its mechanism of action, indications, dosing, administration, nursing implications, precautions, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions. 2. Cefazolin is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat moderately severe bacterial infections involving several body systems. 3. Important nursing implications for administering Cefazolin include checking the medication order, assessing for allergies, monitoring for side effects and adverse reactions, and documenting administration.

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    DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF BANGUED

    Bangued, Abra

    Department of Nursing
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Name: ___________________________ Score:__________ Rating:__________ Date:_________
    Course & Year: BSN III-B Instructor’s Signature:____________

    DRUG STUDY
    Generic Name Mechanism of Indication Nursing Implications Rationale
    Action
    Cefazolin the bactericidal action of Used to treat 1. Check the medication ordered.  To ensure that the
    cephalosporins results
    moderately severe medication was ordered.
    from inhibition of cell
    bacterial infections 2. Read the medication  To have adequate knowledge
    Brand Name wall synthesis. By binding
    to specific penicillin- involving the lung, information. about the drug.
    Hazolin binding proteins (PBPs) bone, joint, stomach,
    located inside the 3. Assess for hypersensitivity to  To decrease the incidence of
    Classification blood, heart valve,
    bacterial cell wall, it the drug. untoward reactions.
    st
    1 Generation inhibits the third and last and urinary tract. 
    4. Check the dose, time, and To ensure the desired dose,
    Cephalosphorin stage of bacterial cell wall
    synthesis. route. frequency, and right route.
    Antibiotics
     To prevent
    D.R.F.F.T 5. Perform hand hygiene.
    contamination/spread of
    Dosage: 1g microorganisms.
     To prevents errors in
    Route: IV 6. Prepare medications for one
    patient at a time. medication administration.
    Frequency: 8o 
    7. Identify the patient. To ensures the right patient
    Form: vial receives the medications and
    helps prevent errors.
    Timing: 9:00am, 5:00pm, 1:00am 
    To establish specific
    8. Perform necessary assessment
    Precautions Contraindications prior to medication parameters prior to
    administration.
    Use cautiously with the Contraindicated with administration. 
    the following To reduce anxiety, to gain
    following conditions: 9. Explain the purpose and action
    conditions: compliance, and to know
     Hypersensitivity to penicillin of medication to the patient. what to expect.
     History of colitis, seizure
     Hypersensitivity 10.Store the medicine at room 
    to drug or other To preserve the medicine.
    disorders, or renal cephalosphorins
    temperature away from
    insufficiency moisture and heat.
     Use during pregnancy only 11.Document the administration  Timely documentation helps
    if clearly needed of the medication immediately to ensure patient safety.
     Drug appears in very low after administration.
    concentrations in human
    milk. Use cautiously in
    breastfeeding women

    Side Effects Adverse Reactions


     Genital itching  Watery or bloody
     Loss of appetite stools
     Heartburn  Rash
     Gas  Hives
     Nausea  Difficulty breathing or
     Vomiting swallowing
     Diarrhea  Swelling in legs and
     Dizziness feet
     Confusion  Dark urine
     Weakness  Fainting
     Drowsiness  Abdominal pain

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