Ceftriaxone

Question 1

How does Ceftriaxone present?

Answer 1

1g sterile powder

Question 2

What are the contraindications for Ceftriaxone?

Answer 2

• Allergy to Cephalosporin antibiotics

Question 3

What is the precaution to Ceftriaxone?

Answer 3

• Allergy to Penicillin antibiotics

Question 4

What are some side effects from ceftriaxone?

Answer 4

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Skin Rash

Question 5

How is IV ceftriaxone made

Answer 5

Reconstitute powder with 9.5mL sterile Water

Question 6

How is IM Ceftriaxone made

Answer 6

Reconstitue powder with 3.5ml of Lignocaine

Question 7

How long should IV Ceftriaxone be administered over?

Answer 7

2minutes

Question 8

What is the prefix of Cephalosporins

Answer 8

• Cef

Question 9

Why is Penicillin a precaution for Ceftriaxone

Answer 9

• Potential for patients to be allergic to Cephalosporins

Question 10

How does Ceftriaxone work?

Answer 10

• It inhibits both Gram +ve and Gram -ve bacterias ability to synthesise their cell walls