Antibiotics/HIV Flashcards
Penicillin is used to treat ______ spectrum infections
Penicillin is used to treat BROAD SPECTRUM infections such as Ear and Throat infections.
What type of antibiotic is penicillin
Beta-Lactam antibiotic
What can you add with penicillin to make it more effective - why might you need this
Clavulanic Acid
Why- Some bacteria produce enzymes that deactivate beta lactams in penicillin making them resistant… Clavulanic acid blocks that process
Prototype for penicillin
Amoxicillin
Expected pharmacological action of amoxicillin
Weaken and destroy bacterial cell walls by
1.) Inhibiting transpeptidase (needed for cell wall formation)
2.) Activating autolysin (Enzyme that opens the cell wall during replication)
Is amoxicillin bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal
Against what type of bacteria?
Bacteriocidal against many aerobic gram-positive and some aerobic gram-negative bacteria
Adverse drug reactions of amoxicillin
What should be assessed before the administration of penicillin?
1.) GI upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
2.) Super infections (Candida, C. dif)
3.) Allergic Reactions (Rash, hives, anaphylaxis)
Always assess allergies before admission; anaphylaxis can occur
Interventions for Amoxicillin
1.) Monitor for GI symptoms (Take with food to reduce mild effects)
2.) Monitor for allergies
3.) For IM and IV administration- Monitor for 30 minutes post injection
Client instructions for amoxicillin
1.) Report severe diarrhea (Bloody or watery)
2.) Take with meals to reduce GI symptoms
3.) Pain, Inability to eat, trouble breathing
4.) Vaginal itching/discharge
5.) Call 911 for wheezing airway, airway closure, trouble breathing
Contraindications/Precautions for Amoxicillin
Contraindications
1.) Known penicillin allergy
2.) Hypersensitivity to Procaine or Benzathine
Precautions
1.) Severe renal impairments (Dose may need to be adjusted)
Interactions for Penicillin
Oral contraceptives- May reduce effectiveness; use alternate birth control
Cephalosporins are _____________ antibiotics
Beta-Lactam antibiotics are similar in structure to penicillin
Cephalosporins have a __________ spectrum effect
BROAD SPECTRUM
How are Cephalosporins classified?
Cephalosporins are classified by GENERATIONS from 1st Gen - 5th Gen
What differentiates the Generations of Cephalosporins?
Each Generation of Cephalosporins has increased effectiveness against GRAM-NEGATIVE bacteria
- and have better resistance against BETA-LACTAMASE
Prototype for Cephalosporins
Cephalexin (1st Gen)
Cephalosporins all start with ______
CEF (Cefazolin, Cefoxitin, Cefotaxime)
Expected pharmacological actions of Cephalosporins
Bacteriostatic or Bacteriocidal? Against what?
It works very similar to Penicillins by…
1.) Inhibiting transpeptidase (Cell wall formation)
2.) Activating Autolysin (weakening bacterial cell wall)
Bacteriocidal against Aeroibic GRAM-POSITIVE and GRAM-NEGATIVE
Adverse Drug Reactions for Cephalosporins
1.) GI Upset (N/V, Diarrhea)
2.) C. Dif associated Diarrhea (severe cases)
3.) Allergic reactions (Rash, Hives, anaphylaxis)
Cefotetan-specific adverse effects
1.) Increased Bleeding Risk
2.) Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol
- Thrombophlebitis- IV site irritation
What can BROAD SPECTRUM (Like Cephalosporins and Penicillin) antibiotics lead to?
C. diff overgrowth causing bloody stool and colon inflammation
Cephalosporins interventions
1.) Monitor for CDAD (bloody stools, etc)
2.) Assess for allergies (If serious allergy to penicillin do not give cephalosporin)
3.) Monitor Prothombin Time/INR when giving cefotetan (Increased risk of bleeding, administer Vit. K PRN)
4.) IV administration (Monitor for thrombophlebitis (Infuse slowly)
5.) Monitor renal function
Cephalosporin client instructions
1.) Report severe diarrhea (may indicate C. dif)
2.) Take before meals to minimize GI upset
3.) Stop medication and notify the provider if Rash, hives, or difficulty breathing occurs.
Cephalosporin Contraindication/Precautions
Contraindication
1.) Allergic to Cephalosporins
2.) Severe penicillin allergy
Precautions
1.) Renal failure