Cephalosporins Flashcards
1
Q
Which agent is used in the treatment of childhood H. Influenza meningitis?
A
- Rocephin
- Claforan
Both are 3RD gen Cephs
2
Q
Which agent is used in Orthopedic surgery?
A
Ancef (1st gen)
3
Q
How are the Cephalosporins excreted?
A
Via the kidney
4
Q
T or F: There is less allergy sensitivity with Cephalosporins than with PCNs?
A
True
5
Q
What are some adverse reactions to Cephalosporins?
A
- Bleeding (because they have an anti-Vitamin K effect)
2. Superinfections
6
Q
What should you avoid taking with Cephs?
A
ETOH (Disulfiram like effect–makes you have a hangover as soon as you drink ETOH)
7
Q
Why would you prescribe a 1st gen Ceph?
A
- They work as alternates to PCNS for Strep and pneumococcal inf
8
Q
Why would you prescribe a 2nd gen Ceph?
A
They are the DOC for treatment of serious gram (-) infections:
- UTI
- Gram (-) bacteremia
- Pneumonia
- Mixed anaerobic/aerobic infection
- Inf. in febrile neutropenic its
