Antimicrobial Review (Schoenwald) (Midterm) Flashcards
“Beta lactams” contain which classes of abx?
- Penicillins
- Extended spectrum penicillins
- Cephalosporins
- Carbapenems
Penicillin G may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
B and C (IV or IM)
Penicillin VK may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
a) PO
What is the preferred abx for syphilis and how is it administered?
Benzathine penicillin IM
Which abx are in the “natural penicillins” class?
- Penicillin G
- Penicillin VK
- Benzathine Penicillin
Which abx are in the “aminopenicillin” class? What do these abx commonly treat?
- Ampicillin
- Amoxicillin
- Common tx:
- Pharyngitis
- Sinusitis
- Otitis media
- Endocarditis prophylaxis
- Lyme dz (age <8 y/o)
Which abx are in the “anti-staphylococcal penicillin” class? What do these abx commonly tx?
- Nafcillin
- Dicloxacillin
- Common tx:
- Skin and soft tissue infxn w/ suspected Staph but works great against Strep as well
Ampicillin may be given (choose 1 or more answer):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
b) IV
*It’s the IV equivalent of amoxicillin
Amoxicillin may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
a) PO
Nafcillin may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
b) IV
Dicloxacillin may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
a) PO
Which abx are included in the “augmented aminopenicillin” class? What are these abx commonly used to tx?
- Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn)
- Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
- Common tx:
- Bites (dogmentin, duh)
- Otitis media
- Sinusitis
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Dental infxns
- Skin and soft tissue infxns
Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn) may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
b) IV
Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
a) PO
Which abx are included in the “augmented extended-spectrum penicillins” class? What are these abx commonly used to tx?
- Piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)
- Common tx:
- Broad spectrum with Pseudomonas coverage
- Think hospitalized pts
What is the MOA of penicillins?
Stops cell wall synthesis by binding penicillin binding protein.
What is the MOR of Penicillins?
Beta lactamases and penicillin binding protein (PBP) alterations
Penicillins are bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?
Bacteriocidal
Clavulanate can be associated with what adverse drug rxn?
Diarrhea and subclinical hepatotoxicity
In general, 1st generation cephalosporins have excellent gram (+ or -) activity and poor gram (+ or -) activity.
Excellent gram +
Poor gram -
Cephalosporins: Gram positive activity (increases/decreases) as generations increase.
Decreases
Cephalosporins: Gram negative activity (increases/decreases) as generations increase.
Increases
MOA of cephalosporins?
Stops cell wall synthesis by binding penicillin binding protein
MOR of cephalosporins?
Beta lactamases
What is a possible adverse drug reaction of cephalosporins?
Ceftriaxone linked with biliary sludging/pseudocholelithiasis
Which abx are 1st gen cephalosporins?
- Cefazolin (Ancef)
- Cephalexin (Keflex)
Cefazolin (Ancef) may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
b) IV
Cephalexin (Keflex) may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
a) PO
What are some examples of bacteria and conditions you can treat with 1st gen cephalosporins?
- Coverage: gram-positives excellent EXCEPT MRSA
- Strep pyogenes
- MSSA
- Some E coli, klebsiella, proteus
- Common tx indications:
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Strep pharyngitis
- Pre-op prophylaxis (cefazolin)
- Uncomplicated cystitis
What’s the one 2nd gen cephalosporin Schoeny wants us to know? How is it given (PO/IV/IM)?
Cefuroximine (Ceftin) PO
2nd gen cephalosporins are good at covering what bugs?
Same as 1st gen, plus Strep pneumo, M cat, and H flu (respiratory)
Which abx are included in 3rd gen cephalosporin class?
- Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
- Cefdinir (Omnicef)
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
b and c) IV or IM
Cefdinir (Omnicef) may be given (choose 1 or more answers):
a) PO
b) IV
c) IM
a) PO
T/F: Ceftriaxone crosses the blood brain barrier
True
T/F: 3rd gen cephalosporins have good MRSA coverage
False. Only next gen cephalosporins have MRSA coverage.
Common tx indications for 3rd gen cephalosporins?
- Coverage: gram negative with some gram positive
- Common tx indications:
- CAP
- Meningitis
- Gonorrhea
- Pyelonephritis
Which abx is 4th gen cephalosporin?
Cefipime (Maxipime)