Antimicrobial therapy (part 2) Flashcards
Lyme disease, COPD exacerbations, anthrax, sinitis, Ricketsial infections, chlamydia are all diseases that can be treated with which antibiotics?
Tetracyclines
Tetracycline medication administration education (take with/without food, do not take with which other things?)
take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hrs after meals, do NOT take with milk, antacids, iron, mg
Can you give tetracycline to kids?
NO, causes permanate damage to teeth and bones
Can you give tetracycline to pregnant people or breast feeders?
NO category D
Are tetracyclines bacterial static or bacterial cidil?
Static
How do tetracyclines work against bacteria?
prohibits protein synthesis by binding to 30s ribosome
Tetracyclines adverse effects
photosensitivity, increased BUN levels
first line for otits media?
Amoxicillin
how do penicillins work against bacteria?
disrupts cell wall growth, activates autolytic enzymes that cause bacterial lysis
Penicillian medication administration education (take with/without food)
take on empty stomach with full glass of water
Are Macrolides bacterial static or bacterial cidil?
both
first line drug for uncomplicated infections?
Macrolides
How do Macrolides work against bacteria?
inhibits protein synthesis
Are Cephalosporins bacterial static or bacterial cidil?
cidial
How doo cephalosporins work against bacteria?
interferes with peptidoglycan in cell wall
Cephalosporins medication administration education (take with/without food)
take with food or milk to prevent GI upset
Are cephalosporins gram + or gram -?
1st and 2nd generation more gram +, 3rd both, 4th gram-
Are Fluoroquinolones bacterial static or bacterial cidil?
Cidial
how do fluoroquinolone work against bacteria?
interferes with enzymes needed for bacteria synthesis