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cephalosporins Flashcards

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1
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what do cephalosporins start with?

A

cef
kef
ceph

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what are examples of cephalosporins?

A 
CEFTRIAZONE
CEFACLOR
CEFAZOLIN
CEFIXINE
CEFTIBUTEN
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3
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things to know about cephalosporins?

A 
treats: 
uti
gonorrhea
pneumonia
gram negative bacteria

-DO NOT GIVE IF PATIENT IS ALLERGIC TO PENECILLIN!!!!

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adverse effects?

A 
HAIRY
Hyperglycemic
anaphylactic shock ( if allergic)
increased blood sugar
renal problems (nephrotoxic)
Yellow poop=diarrhea
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what is the antidote?

A

epinephrine

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NCLEX tip for antibiotics:

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advise the patient to use all of the antibiotics even though they feel better.

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