antikmicrobials: antiprotozoal antibiotic

Question 1

antiprotozoal antibiotic moa

Answer 1

broad spectrum antimicrobial with bactericidal activity against anaerobic micro organisms by interfering with bacterial DNA and RNA synthesis

Question 2

antiprotozoal antibiotic therapeutic uses

Answer 2

c-diff, trichomoniasis (STI) giardiasis, h- plylori

Question 3

antiprotozoal antibiotic common med

Answer 3

metronidazole

Question 4

antiprotozoal antibiotic complications

Answer 4

• gi discomfort
• darkened urine
• neurotoxicity (CNS)
• pseudomembranous colitis

Question 5

antiprotozoal antibiotic contraindications

Answer 5

• active CNS disorders and blood dyscarasias

- caution in kidney, cardiac, fungal, candida infections. seizures disorders and older adults

Question 6

antiprotozoal antibiotic interactions

Answer 6

• ALCOHOL*** (cause facial flushing, severe vomiting, dyspnea, tachycardia)
• Warfarin, phenytoin and lithium (inhibits them)

Question 7

antiprotozoal antibiotic nursing implications

Answer 7

• obtain speciemnts before starting anitprotozoal therapy
• monitor for n/v/d, dry mouth and metallic taste
• monitor neuro assessment- report any changes to the provider
• admin po or iv

Question 8

antiprotozoal antibiotic pt. teaching

Answer 8

take full course of therapy, even if you feel better

• if treatment for sti- educate
• use back up birth control methods

Question 9

memory aid

Answer 9

METRO

Question 10

M

Answer 10

metalic taste (normal) and dark urine (normal)

Question 11

E

Answer 11

ETOH- avoid alcohol during and 3 days after finishing course

Question 12

T

Answer 12

treats c-diff and trichomoniasis

Question 13

R

Answer 13

can cause rash or skin peeling (ADR)

Question 14

O

Answer 14

“ohhh now dazzling to have c-diff or trich (STI)