^Ch. 44 Antibiotics affecting cell walls Flashcards
1
Q
antibiotics that affect the cell wall
A
penicillin’s
cephalosporins
carbapenems
monobactams
2
Q
penicillin
A
narrow spectrum
IM IV
3
Q
purpose of penicillin
A
destroy bacteria by weakening the bacterial cell wall . considered a beta-lactam antibiotic
4
Q
nurse action on penicillin
A
monitor kidney function
I&O
5
Q
Cephalosporins
A
first generation
beta-lactam antibiotics
IM IV
broad spectrum
6
Q
Carbapenems
A
IM IV
broad spectrum
-treats UTI pneumonia