Tetracyclines, Nursing Diagnosis,
and Collaborative Problems
Patients who receive tetracycline may also experience nephrogenic diabetes
insipidus, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, dizziness, syncope, and their skin might
be increasingly sensitive to sunlight.
Here are the common nursing diagnoses that are the related to a patient who
is receiving tetracyclines.- Altered comfort (heartburn and abdominal cramping)
- Fluid volume deficit related to anorexia, nausea, and vomiting
- Altered bowel elimination (diarrhea)
- Altered protection related to loss of normal florae (fungal overgrowth)
(^234) CHAPTER 13 Antimicrobials—Fighting Infection
Tetracyclines
Pregnancy Category: D
Route Dose Time
Tetracycline—Short Acting
Protein-Binding: 20%–60%
Half-Life: 6–12 hours
PO 250–500 mg Every 6 hours
IM 150 mg Every 12 hours
Oxytetracycline (Terramycin)—Short Acting
Protein-Binding: 20%–40%
Half-Life: 6–10 hours
PO 250–500 mg Every 6 hours
IV 250–500 mg Infusion every 12 hours
Democlocycline (Declomycin)—Intermediate Acting
Protein-Binding: 35%–90%
Half-Life: 10–17 hours
PO 150 mg Every 6 hours
300 mg Every 12 hours