ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS Flashcards
An effect that results in An equal to the sum of the effects of two antibiotics.
Additive effects
It is when the signs and symptoms did not improve.
Subtherapeutic
It is when antibiotics reduce or completely eliminate the normal bacterial flora.
Superinfection
It is a selection of antimicrobials which are a medium where they are grown for several days.
Culture
What are the HOST FACTORS? Give at least two.
Immune System, Pregnancy
A test for bioassay was performed which detects the presence of allergen-specific I gE on a patient’s mast cells.
Penicillin Skin testing
It is molecules are chemically altered and semi-synthetic medications are produced.
Caphalosporins
Drug interactions result in decreased effectiveness of the drug.
Iron
What Nursing interventions should the nurse be when the patient may show the tendency of bleeding with the use of cefotetan and ceftriaxone?
- Avoid use in clients who have bleeding disorders
- observe for signs of bleeding
- monitor prothrombin time and bleeding time
- Administer parenteral vitamin K
It is a drug prescribed when patients are allergic to penicillin.
Azithromycin
