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Anti - bacterials, parasites, fungals, virals Flashcards

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Isoniazid (IHN): class

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antitubercular

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Isoniazid (IHN): Use

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active (with other drugs) & latent TB (monotherapy), given 6-9 months

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Isoniazid (IHN): EPA

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inhibits mycobacterial cell wall synthesis

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Isoniazid (IHN): ADR

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hepatotoxicity, N/V, peripheral neuropathy (B6 deficiency), CNS effects (dizzy, ataxia, seizures, psychotic)

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Isoniazid (IHN): RN interventions

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monitor LFT, monitor jaundice, abdominal pain and GI symptoms, educate on when to call, medication adherence (take full course), avoid ETOH

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Isoniazid (IHN): contraindications

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separate 1hr from antacids, avoid in clients with history of liver disease or ETOH abuse

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Rifamycins (Rifadin): class

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Antitubercular

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Rifamycins (Rifadin): use

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active and latent TB

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Rifamycins (Rifadin): EPA

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broad spectrum antibiotic

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Rifamycins (Rifadin): ADR

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hepatotoxicity, GI symptoms, bodily fluids turn reddish/orange

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Rifamycins (Rifadin): RN interventions

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monitor LFT, monitor for hepatotoxicity, adherence, no ETOH

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Rifamycins (Rifadin): contraindications

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interferes with oral contraception! Warfarin, avoid with liver disease or ETOH abuse

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metronidazole (Flagyl): class

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Anti-parasitic: azole antibiotic

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metronidazole (Flagyl): use

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Stomach, many forms and uses, bacterial infection, c. diff protozoal infections, adjuvant for H. pylori

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metronidazole (Flagyl): EPA

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broad spectrum antibiotic - damages DNA of anaerobic bacteria

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metronidazole (Flagyl): ADR

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GI most common, CNS, severe = seizures and peripheral neuropathy

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metronidazole (Flagyl): RN Interventions

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with food for GI distress, monitor CNS effects, harmless darkening of urine, AVOID ETOH: causes disulfiram-like reaction

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metronidazole (Flagyl): contraindication

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avoid: CNA disease, severe blood disorder, pregnant, many drug-drug interactions

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chloroquine: class

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anti-parasitic: antimalarial

20
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chloroquine: use

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treatment and prevention of malaria

21
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chloroquine: EPA

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exact unknown

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chloroquine: ADR

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none in low doses, higher does - active malaria = GI symptoms, HA, visual disturbances

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chloroquine: RN Intervention

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monitor for and report visual disturbances, call provider about GI distress

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chloroquine: contraindication

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amphotericin B: class

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anti-fungal: Polyene Antibiotic

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amphotericin B: Use

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superficial and systemic fungal infections: candida, yeast, yeast-like fungi, only for fever severe

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amphotericin B: administration

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IV form = amphotericin = very toxic! only given with severe systemic fungal infections

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amphotericin B: EPA

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interrupt integrity of fungal cell wall

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amphotericin B: ADR

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  • amphotericin - closely monitor
  • common reaction during infusion: fever, chills, tachycardia, hypotension, HA, nausea
  • bone marrow suppression: RBCs, anemia
  • Nephrotoxicity: nephrotoxicity, BUN/CRE- IV fluids
  • Thrombophlebitis: monitor IV site
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amphotericin B: contraindication

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nystatin for oral candidas (thrush) = swish and swallow

31
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ketoconazole: class

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Anti-fungal: Azoles, “-azole” (monistat over the counter for yeast infection) (Lotimin over the counter for athletes foot)

32
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ketoconazole: use

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superficial and systemic fungal infections, candida and tinea, athletes foot, jock itch, systemic = disseminated coccidiomycosis histoplasmosis

33
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ketoconazole: EPA

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interrupt integrity of fungal cell wall

34
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ketoconazole: ADR

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topicals: burning, itching, redness
systemic: hepatotoxicity, GI symptoms, drowsiness, dizziness

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ketoconazole: RN Intervention

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if systemic: monitor LFTs, MUST take with food for better absorption, interaction with antacid, PPIs, H2 blocks

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acyclovir (Zovirax): class

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acyclovir (Zovirax): use

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infections from herpes simplex virus, varicella, herpes zoster

38
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acyclovir (Zovirax): EPA

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inhibits replication of viral DNA

39
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acyclovir (Zovirax): ADR

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burning and itching topical, PO: GI symptoms, headache, and vertigo, IV: renal toxicity, thrombophlebitis, Rare: CNS toxicity, restlessness, tremors, psychosis, seizures

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acyclovir (Zovirax): RN Intervention

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If IV - monitor BUN, CRE, given IV hydration, monitor IV site closely, topical form: wear gloves when applying

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acyclovir (Zovirax): contradiction

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caution: dehydration, renal insufficiency, neurological disorders

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