Book Ch. 45 Flashcards
1
Q
tetracycline - renal and liver
A
only hepatotoxic, not nephrotoxic (but use cautiously)
2
Q
macrolides
2
A
erythromycin
azithromycin
3
Q
dx tests to monitor for clients taking erythromycin
3
A
- liver
- (warfarin and digoxin) monitor pt/inr or digoxin levels
- WBC count - for effectiveness
4
Q
macrolide - ototoxic
A
erythromycin
5
Q
gentamicin complications
3
A
- ototoxicity
- nephrotoxicity
- hypersensitivity
6
Q
tx rheumatic fever and bacterial endocarditis
A
erythromycin
7
Q
-cyclin
A
tetracycline
8
Q
tetracycline therap. uses include
8
A
- acne
- peridontal disease
- rickettsial
- chlamydia
- pneumonia
- lyme disease
- anthrax
- h. pylori
9
Q
treats infections in clients who have a penicillin allergy
A
macrolides - erythromycin
10
Q
erythromycin therap uses
5
A
- rheumatic fever
- bacterial endocarditis
- legionnaire’s disease
- pertussis
- chlamydia
11
Q
erythromycin s/e
4
A
- GI
- prolonged qt
- hepatotoxic
- ototoxic at high doses
12
Q
aminoglycosides
1
A
- gentamicin
13
Q
gentamicin - what should the nurse monitor as a/e of this med
7
A
- pruritis
- paresthesias of hands/feet
- rash
- hematuria - kidney injury
- muscle weakness
- respiratory depression
- vertigo - ototoxic
14
Q
tetracyclines preg. cat
A
D - high risk
15
Q
can cause prolonged qt intervals
A
erythromycin
