Cephalosporin drug names Flashcards
1
Q
1st generation cephalosporins
A
cefazoline and cephaloxin
2
Q
2nd generation cephalosporins
A
cefuroxime and cefotetan
3
Q
3rd generation cephalosporins
A
ceftriaxone, ceftazidime, and cefotaxime
4
Q
4th generation
A
cefepime
5
Q
5th generation
A
ceftaroline
6
Q
cephazolin nursing considerations
A
IV
Common prophylactically for surgical procedures
7
Q
ceftriaxone nursing considerations
A
Only needs to be taken once a day
Do not give to patients with liver failure
8
Q
What can cefepime be used to treat?
A
uncomplicated/complicated UTIs
Skin infections
PNA
CNS infections
9
Q
Ceftaroline nursing considerations
A
Works on MRSA, MSSA, VRSA/VISA, staph infections
Needs to be renally dosed
