antimicrobials: other cell wall synthesis inhibitor- antibiotics Flashcards
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other cell wall synthesis inhibitor- antibiotics moa
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destroys bacterial cell wall causing destruction of micro-organisms (glycopeptide antibiotic)
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other cell wall synthesis inhibitor- antibiotics therapeutic uses
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serious infections due to mrsa, c-diff
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other cell wall synthesis inhibitor- antibiotics common meds
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vancomycin (po, iv, pr)
“its a sin to give a mycin
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other cell wall synthesis inhibitor- antibiotics complications
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- ototoxiticy (rare and reversible)
- red man syndrome
- iv or I’m site pain thrumbophlebitis
- renal toxicity
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other cell wall synthesis inhibitor- antibiotics contraindications
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- allergy to hypersensitivity
- caution with older adults, renal impairment, and hearing loss
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other cell wall synthesis inhibitor- antibiotics interactions
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- other ototoxic drugs (loop diuretics, erthromomycin acid and aminoglycoside antibitocis)
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other cell wall synthesis inhibitor- antibiotics nursing implications
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- obtain specimens for culture and sensitive prior to initiating therapy
- monitor for adrs
- monitor bun and cr
- ig giving iv; monitor iv site closely, admin slowly- watch for red man syndrome
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other cell wall synthesis inhibitor- antibiotics pt teaching
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- take as directed and finish entire course, even if you feel better
- report signs of hypersensitivity, tinnitus, vertigo, or hearing loss to your provider
