ABX pt 2 (2) Flashcards
which products should you avoid with tetracycline therapy?
antacids, anti-diarrhea meds, dairy
prototype of macrolides
erythromycin
when watching for C. diff suprainfection during clindamycin therapy, what symptoms should you be on the lookout for?
profuse, watery diarrhea, ABD pain, fever, leukocytosis
describe administration rate with clindamycin
sloooooooowwwwww
prototype for aminoglycosides
gentamicin
what are the 2 main adverse effects of gentamicin therapy?
- ototoxicity (tinnitus)
- nephrotoxicity
knowing the main adverse effects of gentamicin, what should you monitor as a nurse?
- patient complaining of headache or ringing in ears
- BUN, creatinine, GFR
mnemonic for some TMP/SMX adverse effects + what are they? (hint: blood)
“Treats Marrow Poorly”
- anemia
- bone marrow suppression
name some adverse effects of TMP/SMX therapy
- jaundice
- crystalluria
- sun sensitivity
- CNS effects
- blood dyscrasias (anemia + bone marrow suppression)
what populations should you not use TMP/SMX with?
pregnant
under 2 months
birth defects
what hypersensitivity rxn might you see with TMP/SMX therapy?
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
describe how you should give cipro
over 1 hour …. sloooooooow
cipro drug-food interactions
minerals + dairy (6 hours after or 2 hours before***)
metronidazole is great for treating which type of bacteria
anaerobic organisms
what is the drug of choice for C. diff? which route?
metronidazole // oral