antibiotics general concepts

Question 1

gentamicin

Answer 1

bactericidal
treat of respiratory, UTI and septicemia
watch for nephrotoxic and ototoxic
monitor dose carefully
alert HCP if hearing loss or dec urine output

Question 2

metronidazole (flagyl)

Answer 2

broad spectrum antibiotic and bactericidal
induced C Diff
N/V dry mouth and metallic taste
finish full course
take w food
urine may turn dark
call HCP CNS issues and seizures
no alcohol

Question 3

erythromycin

Answer 3

inhibits microbial protein synthesis
used when penicillin allergy, chlamydia and legionnaires disease
no grape fruit juice/st johns wort
N/V/D anorexia, hepatotoxicity, pseudomembranous colitis, reversible hearing loss

Question 4

penicillin

Answer 4

interferes w synthesis of bacterial wall
broad spectrum antibiotic kills gram negative bacilli
hypersensitivity - rash, anaphlayxis
abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastritis N/V
empty stomach
take w liquids
full prescribe course
monitor for adverse effects