Antibiotic Drugs Flashcards
These are substances that inhibit bacterial growth or kill bacteria and other microorganisms.
Antibacterial Drugs
what is the difference of bacteria sensitivity and bacteria resistance?
when the bacteria is sensitive to antibiotic the pathogen can be destroyed or inhibit while if the bacteria is resistant to the antibiotic the pathogen will continue to grow and multiply.
where does superinfection occur?
It can occur in the mouth, respiratory tract, intestines, genitourinary tract, and skin.
what is potentiative effect in antibiotic combinations?
it occurs when one antibiotic increases the effectiveness of the 2nd drug administered.
what are the limitations of Prophylactic use?
Prophylactic should be limit to patients with
-Prosthetic heart valves -Recurring urinary tract infections
why does Penicillin are tested on skin before administering?
It can cause severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis.
what are the 3 antibiotics that affects the protein synthesis ?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Aminoglycosides
what is the nursing intervention that can be done for tetracycline about contraceptive?
It decreases the efficacy of oral contraceptive, nurses can advise the client to use an alternative contraceptive or birth control.
what antibiotic can cause ototoxicity caused by the concurrent use with loop diuretics?
Aminoglycosides
what are the types of tuberculosis?
M. Tuberculosis
M. leprae
M. avium-intracellulare
Tuberculosis medications
SRIFAMPICIN
ISONIAZID PYRAZINAMIDE
ETHAMBUTOL
STREPTOMYCIN
what is the term to describe fungal infection?
Mycosis
It binds to sterols in the cell membranes of the fungi
Polyenes (Amphotericin B, Nystatin)
what are the side effects of Anti- Malarial?
-GI distress, vision changes, dizziness
-Confusion, delirium, seizures
-Eighth cranial nerve involvement, tinnitus
-Renal impairment, blood dyscrasias
-Cardiovascular collapse, decreased respirations
An anthelmintic destroys worm’s cytoplasm which immobilizes and kills the worm.
Albendazole
