Rifampin

Question 1

When giving rifampin, assess for these four things

Answer 1

infection, CDAD, serious skin reactions, DRESS

Question 2

Rifampin is used to treat _____________

Answer 2

pulmonary TB

Question 3

While taking rifampin, notify prescriber if any of these three conditions occur

Answer 3

hepatitis, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia

Question 4

Before beginning rifampin treatment, this should be done

Answer 4

culture and sensitivity

Question 5

Take rifampin on _____________ at one of these two time periods

Answer 5

empty stomach, 1 hour before food, 2 hours after food

Question 6

Rifampin is available in these routes

Answer 6

PO, IV

Question 7

Teach patients taking rifampin to avoid ___________ which may cause ________________

Answer 7

alcohol, hepatotoxicity

Question 8

Teach patient taking rifampin to ____________ with dosage schedule

Answer 8

comply

Question 9

While taking rifampin, keep ________________ or relapse may occur

Answer 9

appointments

Question 10

Teach female patients taking rifampin to use this type of birth control

Answer 10

nonhormonal

Question 11

Teach patients taking rifampin that this may occur with secretions (urine, feces, saliva, sputum, sweat, tears)

Answer 11

colored red orange

Question 12

While giving rifampin, monitor these three things

Answer 12

liver function, renal status, mental status