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Rifampin (Rifadin) Nursing Considerations

01.09.2023 - By Jon Haws, RN CCRN AlumnusPlay

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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson:     Generic Name rifampin Trade Name Rimactane Indication tuberculosis Action inhibits RNA synthesis Therapeutic Class Antitubercular Pharmacologic Class rifamycins Nursing Considerations • can turn body fluids red • may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, confusion • assess lung sounds and sputum characteristics • evaluate renal and liver function tests • instruct patient not to skip or double dose • must complete entire dose (6-12 month therapy)

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