Abx Patho - Exam 1A Flashcards
bacteriostatic
medications that slow or inhibit bacterial growth
bactericidal
medications that kill bacteria
examples of super infections
candidiasis and C.diff
how to choose an abx
1)community vs hospital acquired
2)site of infection
3)suspected organism
when can we give abx before culture results
-pt failing
-meningitis
-severe sepsis
get culture before giving abx
minimum inhibitory concentration vs minimum bactericidal
inhib: lowest amount of drug to inhibit growth
bact: lowest amount of drug to kill
if a pt is older, would be expected a higher or lower dose
lower dose
nosocomial infection
infections that occur within a healthcare facility
MOA of inhibiting cell wall synthesis works how
inhibit -> weaken cell wall -> influx of fluid in the cell -> cell swells & bursts -> cell lysis & death
how does penicillin disrupt cell wall synthesis
inhibits transpeptidases which stabilize the cell wall -> activates autolysis
why is nafcillin the drug of choice for staph infections
it is resist to penicillanse enzyme which is present in staph and can breakdown other abx before therapeutic affect works
what does ceftaroline not treat
enterobacter, pseudomonas, ESBL & klebsiella
when should a peak be drawn
15-30 mins after a drug is given
when should a trough be drawn
immediately before next dose ~about 30 mins before admin time~
what drug causes red man syndrome
vancomycin