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Antibiotics Flashcards

1
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What is the first line medication choice for strep?

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Penicillin

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What is the second line medication choice for strep in a patient with a penicillin allergy?

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1st generation Cephalosporin, if the PNC allergy is mild

Azithromycin/Erythromycin, if PNC allergy mod/severe

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What is the first line medication for cellulitis related to a bite?

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Penicillin, specifically amoxicillin/clavulanate

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What is the second line medication choice for cellulitis related to a bite if the patient has a penicillin allergy?

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Cipro or clindamycin

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5
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What is the first line medication for a soft tissue injury cellulitis?

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1st generation cephalosporin such as Keflex

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6
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What is the first line treatment for MRSA?

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Clindamycin

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What is the first line treatment for an complicated UTI?

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Cipro

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What is the first line treatment for an uncomplicated UTI?

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Bactrim

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9
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What medication is used for an open wound, soft tissue infection topically?

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Silver sulfadiazine (but falling out of favor with increased EBP on it being no more effective then bacitracin)

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10
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What is the simple mechanism of action of the pencillins?

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They break the cell wall to cause bacterial lysis

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11
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What are the adverse side effects of penicllin?

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N/V/D, rash, allergic reaction, fungal growth, C. Diff

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12
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What drug combined with penicillin can increase the adverse effect of diarrhea?

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Clavulanate

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13
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When does the allergic reaction to penicillin normally occur?

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Within the first 30 minutes, but it can be delayed

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14
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What is the pregnancy category for pencillin?

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Category B

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15
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If a patient has an allergy to one penicillin, can they take a different penicillin in the class?

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No, they must not be prescribed others due to cross sensitivity among all penicillins in the class

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What is the mechanism of action of the cephalosporins?

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Similar to penicillin in that they also cause bacterial lysis

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17
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What is the adverse effects of the cephalosporins?

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allergic reactions, rashes, blood dyscrasias, fever, seizures, renal/hepatic failure

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18
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What generations of cephalosporins treat gram-negative bacterias?

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Some 3rd and almost all 4th/5th generations

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19
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What is a common 1st generation cephalosporin?

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Keflex

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20
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What is a common 2nd generation cephalosporin?

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Cefzil

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21
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What are common 3rd generation cephalosporins?

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Rocephin, Vantin, Cefpoxidine, Ceftriaxone

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22
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What is the pregnancy category for cephalosporins?

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Category B

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23
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What are common indications for cephalosporin use?

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Otitis media (not responsive to PNC)
1st generation for skin infections or strep
Chlamydia
Community acquired PNA
2nd line therapy for UTIs
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24
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What are common indications for PNC use?

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Otitis media
Sinusitis
Strep
Skin infections (cellulitis)

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25
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When would you caution using a cephalosporin medicaiton?

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In a patient with a severe allergic reaction to PNC as there can be a small chance of cross sensitivity and they could have a severe reaction to cephalosporins

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26
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What are the fluoroquinolone antibiotics?

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Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, and Moxifloxacin

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What is the mechanism of action of the fluoroquinolones?

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They inhibit bacterial synthesis

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28
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What type of bacteria do the fluoroquinolones work extensively on?

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Gram-negative bacteria

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29
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What are the adverse effects of the fluoroquinolones?

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drowsiness, dizziness, angina, A. Flutter, colitis, photosensitivity

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30
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Who are fluoroquinolones contraindicated in?

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Patients with myasthenia gravis and pregnant women

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31
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What is the black box warning for fluoroquinolones?

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Tendon rupture

32
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How long after the fluoroquinolones are discontinued can the tendon rupture occur?

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up to 120 days after the medication has ended

33
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Who is at greatest risk for the tendon rupture adverse effect of fluoroquinolones?

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The elderly

34
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What are the common indications for fluoroquinolone use?

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Complicated UTIs
Chronic bronchitis exacerbation
Recurrent pneumonia
Penicillin resistant strains of skin infections and infectious diarrhea

35
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How should fluoroquinolones be administered?

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On an empty stomach and with a full glass of water if possible, DO NOT take with dairy products if they cannot tolerate an empty stomach as they delay absorption

36
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What is the mechanism of action of clindamycin?

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It inhibits protein synthesis, thus slowing growth

37
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What are the adverse effects of clindamycin?

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rash, burning, itching, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia

38
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What is the black box warning for clindamycin?

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severe colitis

39
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What bacteria does clindamycin work against?

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gram-positive ONLY

40
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What is the pregnancy category for clindamycin?

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Category B

41
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What are the common indications for clindamycin?

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MRSA
Dental infections
Gram-positive bacteria with PNC allergic patients
Drug resistant strep

42
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When in clindamycin considered a first-line therapy?

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Pregnant women, children, PNC allergic patients

43
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If a patient on clindamycin develops diarrhea, what is the next step?

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Stop the medication as this is a BBW for severe colitis development

44
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What are the macrolide medications?

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Azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin (-mycins)

45
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What is the growing problem with the macrolides in this area?

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Increasing drug resistance due to over-prescribing

46
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What is the mechanism of action of the macrolides?

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They inhibit protein synthesis, slows bacterial growth

47
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What are the adverse effects of the macrolides?

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N/V/D, QT prolongation, GI upset, hepatotoxic, ototoxic, SJS, C. Diff

48
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What are the common indications for macrolide use?

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PNC allergy alternative
1st line for community acquired pneumonia
Chlamydia
Pertussis
H. pylori
49
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What is the pregnancy category for macrolides?

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Category B

50
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What is the mechanism of action of the sulfonamides?

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Inhibits the synthesis of folic acid, bacteriostatic

51
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What is the primary sulfonamide in use today?

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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)

52
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What is the primary use of Bactrim?

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UTI treatment

53
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What are the adverse effects of Bactrim?

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GI upset, rash, hyperkalemia, SJS, blood dyscrasias, crystalluria

54
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What is the pregnancy category for Bactrim?

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Category C

55
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What are the tetracycline medications?

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Tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline

56
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What is the mechanism of action of the tetracyclines?

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Inhibits bacterial synthesis, bacteriostatic

57
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What are the adverse effects of tetracyclines?

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GI upset, teeth discoloration, hepatotoxic, renal damage (excreted unchanged), superinfections (C. Diff, MRSA, increasing resistance)

58
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Can tetracyclines be given to children?

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Only over the age of 8, should seek other options 1st

59
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Can tetracyclines be given to pregnant women?

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No, they can cause permanent teeth discoloration in the fetus and have other teratogenic effects.

60
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What foods/supplements should be avoided with tetracyclines?

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Iron supplements, magnesium supplements, calcium products, antacids

61
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How should tetracyclines be administered?

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On an empty stomach as food delays absorption, DO NOT give with milk even if unable to tolerate on an empty stomach

62
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What is the common indications for tetracyclines?

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Doxy: trachomatis, ureplasma
Tetracycline: P. acne, H. pylori, lyme disease

63
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What is the mechanism of action of vancomycin?

A

Inhibits cell wall synthesis

64
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What are the adverse effects of vancomycin?

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Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, Red Man Syndrome

65
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What is the clinical indication for vancomycin?

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Gram-positive bacteria resistant to other medications, specifically MRSA and C. Diff

66
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What are ways to prevent resistance?

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Only use antibiotics for true bacterial infections
Try to prescribe for the narrowest spectrum possible
Obtain culture/sensitivities if possible
Follow CDC guidelines on resistance patterns

67
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Who is most susceptible to drug resistant organisms?

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Children <2 y/o
Adults >65 y/o
Children and childcare workers in daycare settings
Families exposed to children at daycare settings
Patients with multiple comorbidites
Immunosuppressed patients
Recent antibiotic use

68
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What are patient education points to help prevent drug resistance?

A

Proper hand hygiene
Use antibiotics as prescribed and complete the whole dose as prescribed even if starting to feel better
Get vaccinated for specific illnesses if possible

69
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What is the mechanism of action of metronidazole?

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bacteriostatic, treats bacterial and parasitic infections

70
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What are the adverse effects of metronidazole?

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anorexia, N/V, dizziness, headache, metallic taste

71
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What are the common indications for metronidazole use?

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Anaerobic bacteria infections
Bacterial vaginosis
H. pylori

72
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Can metronidazole be given in pregnancy?

A

Yes, after the first trimester

73
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What should patients taking metronidazole avoid?

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Alcohol as it can cause a disulfarism reaction

74
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What is the first line therapy for CAP?

A

Azithromycin

75
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What is 2nd line therapy for CAP?

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Cephalosporins

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