Antibiotic Cross Word

Question 1

Only use when other antibiotics are ineffective

Answer 1

Meropenem (Carbapenems)

Question 2

Used to Treat MRSA, must check peak and trough drug levels

Answer 2

Gentamicin (Aminoglycoside)

Question 3

Monitor for prolonged QT interval which may cause fatal arrhythmia

Answer 3

Telavancin (Lipoglycopeptide)

Question 4

May reduce effects of oral birth control

Answer 4

Amoxicillin (Penicillin)

Question 5

Ototoxicity and Nephrotoxicity if therapeutic levels are exceeded

Answer 5

Aminoglycosides

Question 6

Risk of congenital deafness in fetus

Answer 6

Gentamicin (Aminoglycoside)

Question 7

Monitor for tendon rupture

Answer 7

Ciprofloxacin (Fluoroquinolone)

Question 8

Causes permanent stains on teeth when administered prior to 8 years of age

Answer 8

Tetracyclines

Question 9

Use sunscreen and protective clothing

Answer 9

Doxycycline (Tetracycline)

Question 10

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome may be a serious side effect

Answer 10

Sulfonamides

Question 11

Risk of cardiac arrhythmia (torsades de pointes)

Answer 11

Macrolides

Question 12

Alternate option for patients with penicillin allergy

Answer 12

Monobactams

Question 13

Assess for signs of seritonin syndrome

Answer 13

Oxazolidonones

Question 14

Limit to 10 days of use to prevent serious side effects

Answer 14

Carbapenems

Question 15

Drink plenty of water with each dose

Answer 15

Bactrim (Sulfonamides)

Question 16

Turns urine brown or orange

Answer 16

Nitrofurantoin (urinary tract antiseptic)

Question 17

Effective against MRSA and VRE

Answer 17

Lipoglycopeptides

Question 18

For IM injections keep the client under observations for 30 minutes

Answer 18

Penicillin

Question 19

Monitor CBC for Anemia

Answer 19

Linezolid (oxazolidinone)

Question 20

Monitor for C-Dif infection

Answer 20

Aztreonam (Monobactam)

Question 21

Increase levels of warfarin and digoxin

Answer 21

Erythromycin (Macrolides)

Question 22

Therapeutic Use: Ear and throat infections

Answer 22

Penicillin

Question 23

Monitor PTT/INR because risk of bleeding
Monitor for thrombophlebitis

Answer 23

Cephalosporins (Cefotetan)

Question 24

Take thorough seizure history and renal function

Answer 24

Carbapenems

Question 25

Administer slowly to prevent infusion reaction (60 minutes) (Tachycardia, Hypotension, Flushing)

Answer 25

Vancomycin

Question 26

Monitor for infusion reaction (Similar to vancomycin)

Answer 26

Lipoglycopeptides

Question 27

Avoid Concurrent use with heparin

Answer 27

Lipoglycopeptides

Question 28

Dairy, Calcium, Iron → Decreased absorption

Answer 28

Tetracyclines

Question 29

Treats syphilis is penicillin allergic clients

Answer 29

Tetracyclines

Question 30

Avoid foods high in tyramine

Answer 30

Oxazolidonones

Question 31

Monitor for phenylketonuria in oral dose

Answer 31

Oxazolidonones

Question 32

treats serious infections → Severe UTI, Anthrax

Answer 32

Floroquinolones

Question 33

Monitor for CNS effects

Answer 33

Floroquinolones

Question 34

Avoid while breastfeeding → Accumulation of bilirubin can lead to brain damage in infant

Answer 34

Sulfonamides

Question 35

Monitor for pulmonary retractions

Answer 35

Urinary Tract Antiseptics

Question 36

Monitor for CDAD Monitor renal function

Answer 36

Cephalosporins

Question 37

Avoid → SSRIs, MAOIs

Answer 37

Oxazolidonones

Question 38

Treats legionnaires disease, diphtheria, neonatal eye infections

Answer 38

Macrolides

Question 39

Don't take before bed → Esophageal irritation

Answer 39

Tetracycline

Question 40

Incompatible with IV meds

Answer 40

Monobactams