antimicrobials: aminoglycosides antibiotics Flashcards
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aminoglycosides antibiotics moa
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bactericidal antibodies that destroy micro-organisms by disrupting protein synthesis
2
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aminoglycosides antibiotics therapeutic uses
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aerobic gram negative bacilli, intestinal amebiasis, takeworm infections, prophlaxis for colorectal surgery, TB (with other meds)
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aminoglycosides antibiotics common meds
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- gentamicin
- tobramycin
- neomycin
- streptomycin
- paromomycin
4
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aminoglycosides antibiotics complications
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- ototoxicity
- nephrotoxicity
- hypersensitivey
- neurologic disorder (streptomycin only)
- elimination of intestinal flora
5
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toxic to ears and kidneys
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its a sin to give mycin
6
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peaks to high
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kidneys will die
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through too low
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infection will grow
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aminoglycosides antibiotics contraindications
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caution with kidney impairment, hearing loss, and myasthenia graves
9
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aminoglycosides antibiotics interactions
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- penicillin (inactivates aminoglycosides)
- other ototoxic meds
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aminoglycosides antibiotics nursing implications
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- obtain speciements before starting antibiotic therapy
- can be given orally, topically, im, or inhalation (based on specific meds)
- need peak (30 min after does) and through (right before next does due) levels for dosing
- teach client to complete entire course of treatment
- monitor for ototoxicity
- monitor I+O, bun, and creatinine
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aminoglycosides antibiotics pt. teaching
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- complete entire course of therapy, even if you feel better
- report any change in urination with your provider
- report any hearing loss to your provider
