Bugs & Drugs: Penicillins Flashcards

1
Q

What are the β-lactams

A

Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Monobactam
Carbapenems

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2
Q

What is the only penicillin given by mouth

A

Penicillin V potassium

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3
Q

Do penicillins cover staphylococcus

A

No they cover streptococci

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4
Q

Can penicillins cover anaerobes

A

Yes basic oral anaerobes

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5
Q

What is the drug of choice for syphilis

A

Penicillin G

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6
Q

What is the only penicillin giving IV

A

Procaine penicillin G

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7
Q

The two IM penicillins are

A

Aqueous and Benzathine penicillin G

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8
Q

What are the two amino penicillins

A

Ampicillin
Amoxicillin

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9
Q

Which amino penicillin is given by mouth which one is given IV

A

Amoxicillin given by mouth and Ampicillin given IV

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10
Q

Do Amino penicillins cover staphylococcus

A

No

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11
Q

What coverage does amino penicillins have

A

Gram positive: strept and Enterococi, Listeria monocytogenes
Anaerobes: basic/ oral
Gram Negatives: E.Coli, K. Pneumoniae, H.influenzae,

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12
Q

What is the only anti staphylococcus given IV

A

Nafcillin

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13
Q

Does Nafcillin cover MSSA

A

Yes, it is a drug of choice

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14
Q

What are the anti staphylococcus

A

Methicillin
Nafcillin
Cloxacillin
Dicloxacillin

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15
Q

Do anti staphylococcus have gram negative coverage

A

No

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16
Q

Which anti-staphylococcal penicillin is given IV

A

Nafcillin

17
Q

Do all anti- staphylococcal penicillins require renal adjustments

A

No, oxacillin and Nafcillin do not typically require renal dose adjustments

18
Q

What are the BLI combo penicillins

A

Ampicillin/Sulbactam
Amoxicillin/ clavulanic acid
Piperacillin/tazobactam

19
Q

What is the brand name for Ampicillin/Sulbactam

A

Unasyn

20
Q

What is the brand name for Amoxicillin/ clavulanic acid

A

Augmentin

21
Q

What is the only BLI combo penicillin given by mouth

A

Augmentin- Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid

22
Q

What is the brand name for piperacillin/tazobactam

A

Zosyn

23
Q

What two BLI combo penicillins that are given IV

A

Unasyn & Zosyn

24
Q

Which BLI combo penicillins is the ONLY ONE that covers Pseudomonas

A

Piperacillin/tazobactam- Zosyn

25
Q

Do BLI combo penicillins have gram negative coverage

A

Yes, E. Coli, K.pneumonia, H.influenzae

26
Q

Do BLI combos have MRSA or MSSA coverage

A

No MRSA just MSSA

27
Q

Can BLI combos cover anaerobes

A

Yes