Antibiotics 1 Flashcards
Penicillin (how)
Bactericidal (inhibiting cell wall synthesis)
Vancomycin (route)
Oral (c-diff). IV (anything else) staph, infections, MRSA
Vancomycin (special)
Peak and trough
Monitor hearing
BUN/creatinine (kidney)
Vancomycin (class)
Glycopeptide
Vancomycin (how)
Bactericidal
Inhibits bacterial wall synthesis
Amoxicillin (how)
Bactericidal
Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
Amoxicillin (class)
Penicillin
Amoxicillin (special)
Safe to take anytime during pregnancy
Amoxicillin (oral)
Avoid in person with mononucleosis
Ampicillin
broad spectrum with increased risk of oral candidiasis and C. Diff
Cephalexin (how)
Bactericidal
Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
Cephalexin (Contridiction)
Severe PCN allergy
Cephalexin (indications)
Cellulitis
Meropehem (how)
Bactericidal
Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
Meropehem (special)
IV only
Aztreonam (Contradictions)
Severe PCN allergy
Aztreonam (how)
Bactericidal
Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
Aztreonam (dose)
Parental admin (IV, IM)
Penicillin (class)
Beta-lactams
Vancomycin (treats)
C-diff
Ceazolin
Use prior to surgery