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antibacterials MINUS cephalosporins Flashcards

1
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what is the MOA of penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, vancomycin

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inhibits cell wall synthesis, weakens cell wall, influx of fluid into the cell, the cell swells and bursts and then dies

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adverse effects of penicillin

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urticaria
pruritis
angioedema

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what does penicillin interact with

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NSAIDs, warfarin, oral contraceptives

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4
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what is a natural penicillin

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Penicillin G &V

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what does penicillin G & V treat

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gram+
gram- cocci
anaerobic bacteria
spirochetes
IM to treat STDs

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what is the least toxic penicillin

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penicillin G & V / Natural PCNs

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what drug is a penicillanse resistant PCN

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nafcillin

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indications for nafcillin

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for people with who secrete penicillinase enzyme
-most common in patients who have staph bacteria

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what is the route for nafcillin

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IV only

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what drugs are aminopenicillins

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ampicillin
amoxicillin

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what does amoxicillin most commonly treat

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ear, nose, throat, GI, skin infections

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12
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SE of ampicillin

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diarrhea and rash
less common in amoxicillin

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13
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what is the most intense (broadest spectrum) penicillin

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piperacillin

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14
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what does piperacillin work against

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pseudomonal bacteria

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what is an adverse effect of piperacillin

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affect platelet function

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nursing considerations for piperacillin

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always given with beta lactamase inhibitors
watch for patients with renal dysfunction

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Carbapenem drugs

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imipenem/cilastin
meropenem

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18
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what are imipenem/cilastin and meropenem used for

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complicated infections

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19
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adverse effects of carbapenems

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drug induced seizure (more imipenem)

meropenem - rash and diarrhea

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nursing considerations for impenem/cliastin and meropenem

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broadest spectrum
last resort med
MONITOR FOR SEIZURE
IV infused OVER 60 min

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MOA of vancomycin

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inhibit cell wall synthesis (weaken cell wall) –> cell lysis and death

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indications for vancomycin

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c.diff
pseudomembranous colitis

23
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adverse effects of vancomycin

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decrease dose for renal dysfunction
ototoxicity with high levels
immune mediated thrombocytopenia
nephrotoxic
Red man syndrome - flushing, rash, pruritus, urticaria, tachycardia, hypotension
infuse slowly

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what drugs are in the aminoglycoside class

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gentamycin
amikacin
tobramycin

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indications for aminoglycosides

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potent antibiotics that work well on gram (-) bacteria
-if using it for gram (+) need other antibiotic for synergistic effect

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MOA of aminoglycosides

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antimicrobial antibiotics that inhibit bacterial ribosomes (organelles that make proteins)

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side effects of aminoglycosides

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nephrotoxicity
ototoxicity

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nursing considerations for aminoglycosides

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therapeutic drug monitoring –> peak/trough levels

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gentamycin considerations

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if combining with neuromuscular blockade –> can cause profound respiratory distress

30
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gentamycin adverse effects

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CNS: confusion, depression, disorientation, numbness, tingling

cochlear damage - ototoxicity, high-frequency hearing loss, high-pitched tinnitus

31
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what drug is in the lincosamide group

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clindamycin

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MOA of clindamycin

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binds to ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis

33
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indications for clindamycin

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chronic bone infection, GU tract infection, intraabdominal infections, anaerobic pneumonia, septicemia, serious skin infections; prophylaxis for endocarditis

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nursing considerations for clindamycin

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monitor use with neuromuscular blockade medications
very toxic - monitor levels
can cause deadly pseudomembranous colitis

35
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what drugs are in macrolide class

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erythromycin
azitromycin

36
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MOA of macrolides

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inhibit protein synthesis by binding to ribosomes

erythromycin and azithromycin

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indications for macrolides

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various infections of upper and lower respiratory
skin infections
soft tissue infections; STIs

38
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what intense side effect do macrolides have

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GI side effects

erythromycin
azithromycin

39
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Nursing considerations for erythromycin

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IV is painful; oral absorption isnt great
DO NOT TAKE ON EMPTY STOMACH - lots of GI upset
lots of drug interactions

40
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nursing considerations for azithromycin

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less GI upset, still some
try to take WITHOUT FOOD, food decreases absorption

41
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what drugs are in tetracyclines

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tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline

42
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MOA of tetracyclines

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bacteriostatic drugs that inhibit protein synthesis by binding to ribosomes

43
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contraindications of tetracyclines

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NO FOR: pregnant and nursing women and children younger than 8

44
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adverse effects of tetracycline

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discoloration of permanent teeth and enamel, photosensitivity, n/v/d

rare: anaphylaxis and angioedema

45
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what drugs are in fluoroquinolones class

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ciprofloxacin
levofloxacin

46
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MOA of ciprofloxacin & levofloxacin

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destroy bacteria by altering their DNA

47
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what are ciprofloxacin & levofloxacin used to treat

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UTIs, some STIs, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, gonorrhea, and other infections, anthrax

48
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adverse effects of ciprofloxacin

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arthropathy (joint disease)

49
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nursing considerations for ciprofloxacin

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avoid in patients under 18 and over 60, prolonged post antibiotic effects, works well on rapid and slow growing organisms

50
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adverse effects of levofloxacin

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CNS disorders that predispose to seizures, kidney failure, can cause prolongation of QT interval, photosensitivity

51
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MOA of metronidazole

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inhibits DNA synthesis, similar to fluroquinolones

52
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adverse effects of metronidazole

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n/v, xerostomia (dry mouth), vaginal candidiasis

53
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nursing considerations for metronidazole

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DO NOT TAKE WITH ALCOHOL

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