Antibiotics Flashcards by Miguel concha

PCN in candy terms is?

M&M Plain

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2 Antibiotics in PCN class are?

PCN-G

2. Ampicillin

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PCN is effective against & Indicated for?

Gram + Cocci bacteria’s
Tx:
Pneumonia
Meningitis

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Is PCN tolerated well?

Though bc of its age there are common allergies it is for the most part very well tolerated

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Is PCN bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

PCN is bactericidal.

Weakens cell-wall, water comes through, which kills the organism.

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Some adverse effects of PCN are?

Anaphylaxis
Cardiac arrest
Rash

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RN Implication & Teaching for PCN Include

Most important question:1. R U Allergic to PCN? What was your reaction?

Monitor ECG
Take on empty stomach

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PCN Contraindication

Renal failure

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Cephalosporins in candy terms

M&M Peanut

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1 Antibiotic in cephalosporin class is?

claforan

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Ceph/claforan effective against & Indicated for?

Gram - Bacteria
Lower respiratory infection
CNS Infection
Bone Infection
Blood infection
Joint infection

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Is cephalosporin bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

Bactericidal

Work the same as PCN

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How many meds are in Cephalosporan class?

Many. they are classified by generation:
Gen 1 & 2 are weaker
Gen 3 & 4 can cross blood brain barrier into the CSF.

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Some adverse effects of claforan are?

GI effects such as N/V/D

2. Pain @ injection site

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PCN and Cephalosporins have similar properties?

Possible cross-sensitivity

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RN Implication & Teaching for Cephalosporines

Ask most important question: R U allergic to PCN? What was your reaction?
1. Take c food
2. Avoid alcohol
Monitor renal & hepatic labs

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Tetracyclines in candy terms:

Mike & Ike Zours

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2 tetracyclin antibiotics are:

Tetracyclin

achromycin

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Tetracyclin is effective against & Indicated for?

Remember it is not a well liked candy…

Gram + & - Like Mycoplasma
Broad-spectrum
1. H. Pylori-Peptic ulcers
2. Rocky Mt Spotted fever
3. Typhus
4. STD

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Is tetracyclin bactericidal or static?

Bacteriostatic

It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

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Adverse effects of tetracyclin are?

Photosensitivity
Superinfection
Epigastric Burning

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RN Implication & Teaching & Contraindication for tetracyclin

Avoid Ca+ & other minerals
Discolors teeth
Do not give to children under 8
Monitor renal & hepatic function

Name an antibiotic in the macrolide class:

Erythromycin

Is erythromycin bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

Bacteriostatic.

Inhibits protein synthesis

Erythromycin is most effective & Indicated in?

Gram + & - Pertussis & C-Diph STD- Gonorrhoeae

Some adverse effects of erythromycin

1. Ototoxicity 2. Hepatoxicity 3. Superinfections

RN Implication & Teaching for erythromycin

Avoid alcohol use Avoid anticonvulsants Monitor hepatic lab levels

Fluoroquinolones in terms of candy

Whoppers

1 antibiotic in Fluoroquinolone class

Ciproflaxacin

Is cipro bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

Bacteriostatic broad-spectrum

Fluorocquinolones most effective against & Indicated for:

Gram - 1. Respiratory 2. GI 3. GU 4. Ophthalmic Infections

Adverse effects related to Fluoroquinolones

1. Whopper melts in sun=Photosensitivity/photophobia | 2. Carrying around a big gun=Achilles tendon rupture

Aminoglycoside in terms of candy

Hot Tamales

RN Implication & teaching for fluroquinolones

1. Malted center=avoid Ca+ 2. Monitor WBC 3. Monitor kidney and liver function

1 med in aminoglycoside class

Gentamicin

Is gentamicin bactericidal or static?

Bactericidal narrow/broad-spectrum

Aminoglycosides are most effective & Indicated for?

Gram - bacteria 1. E. coli 2. Klebsiella 3. Respiratory 4. Nervous

Adverse effects for aminoglycosides

1. HOT=Ototoxicity 2. HOT=Nephrotoxicity 3. Neuromuscular blockade

RN Implication & Teaching for aminoglycosides

1. Monitor renal & hepatic function 2. Do not take c multivitamin 3. Do not use on children

Sulfonomides in terms of candy

Lemon drops

1 Sulfonomide med

Bactrim

Are sulfonomides bactericidal or static?

Bacteriostatic

Sulfonomides are most effective against & Indicated for

Gram + & - | 1. Lemon drops R yellow= UTI

Are sulfonomides Broad-spectrum or Narrow-spectrum?

Broad-spectrum

Adverse effects associated c sulfonomides

1. Sour=Decrease renal function 2. Yellow/sun=Photosensitivity 3. STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROM

RN Implication & Teaching for sulfonomides

1. Monitor WBC | 2. Drink lots of fluids

TB Medication in terms of candy

Jolly Ranchers Cinnamon Fire

4 TB medications

1. Isoniazid 2. Rifampin 3. Ehtambutol 4. Stemptomycin

Contraindications for TB meds

1. AIDS 2. Hx of alcohol abuse 3. Liver disease 4. Kidney Disease

Adverse effects associated c TB meds

1. Liver damage 2. Nerve damage 3. Visual damage

RN Implication & Teaching for TB

1. Avoid foods c tyramine 2. Lasts 6-12 months 3. Urine turns red/orange 4. Monitor liver function

Vancomycin effective against

MRSA A big gun

Adverse effects of Vancomycin

1. Ototoxicity 2. Nephrotoxicity 3. Red-man syndrome