cephalosporins

Question 1

1st gen

Answer 1

-cefadroxil (duricef)
-cefazolin (ancef)
-cephalexin (keflex)

Question 2

2nd gen

Answer 2

-cefaclor (ceclor)
-cefoxitin (mefoxin)
-cefotetan

Question 3

3rd gen

Answer 3

-cefdinir (omnicef)
-ceftriaxone (rocephin)
-cefotaxime (claforan)

Question 4

actions

Answer 4

bactericidal, death of bacterial cell

Question 5

uses

Answer 5

-otitis media
-repsiratory infection
-bone infection
-UTI
-use prophylactically pre op, intra op, and post op to prevent infection

Question 6

side effects

Answer 6

-GI upset
-dizziness
-malaise
-heartburn
-fever
-nephrotoxicity
-aplastic anemia (L RBC)
-stevens johnson syndrome
-IM, pain at site
-IV, irritation and inflation (phlebitis)

Question 7

contraindications

Answer 7

-hx of allergy to cephalosporins and penicillin
-caution with renal diseasem hepatic impairment, bleeding disorder

Question 8

nursing considerations

Answer 8

-make oral contraceptives ineffective
-do not drink