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chapter 38 Antibiotics Part 1 Flashcards

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Bactericidal antibiotics

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Antibiotics that kill bacteria

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Bacteriostatic Antibiotics

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Antibiotics that do not actually kill bacterial but rather inhibit their growth

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The administration of antibiotic based on known results of culture and sensitivity testing identifying the pathogen causing infection

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Definitive therapy

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The administration of antibiotics based on the practitioner’s judgment of the pathogens most likely to be causing an apparent infection; it involves the presumptive treatment of an infection to avoid treatment delay before specific culture information has been obtained

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Empiric therapy

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Antibiotic taken before anticipated exposure to an infectious organism in an effort to prevent the development of infection

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prophylactic antibiotic therapy

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Pseudomembranous colitis

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A necrotizing inflammatory bowel condition that is often associated with antibiotic therapy. It also term antibiotic-associated colitis. This happens because antibiotics disrupt the normal gut flora and can cause an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile.

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Antibiotic treatment that is ineffective in treating, a given infection. Possible causes include inappropriate drug therapy, insufficient drug dosing, and bacterial drug resistance

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Subtherapeutic

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antibiotic therapy that results in sufficient concentrations of the drug in the blood or other tissues to render it effective against specific bacterial pathogens

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Therapeutic

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Superinfection

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  1. An infection occurring during antimicrobial treatment for another infection, resulting from overgrowth of an organism not susceptible to the antibiotic used
  2. A secondary microbial infection that occurs in addition to an earlier primary infection often due to weakening of the patient’s immune system function by the first infection
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MOA of Sulfonamides

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  1. Inhibit bacteria growth (bacteriostatic)

2. prevent bacteria synthesis of folic acid

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What are the indications of Sulfonamides

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  1. work against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms
  2. Achieve very high concentrations in the kidneys, through which they are elminated.
  3. Treatment of UTIs, respiratory tract infections.
  4. prophylaxis and treatment of opportunistic infections in patients with HIV infection
  5. Tx of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
  6. Tx for outpatient Staphylococcus infections
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Use of sulfonamides is contraindicated?

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Known drug allergy to sulfonamides
chemically related drugs such as; sulfonylureas, thiazide and loop diuretics, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor celecoxib (celebrex)

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Adverse Effects of Sulfonamide drugs

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  1. common cause of allergic reaction
  2. delayed cutaneous reactions (fever, rash: morbilliform eruptions, erythema multiforme, or toxic epidermal necrolysis)
  3. photosensitivity, mucocutaneous, GI, hepatic, renal and hematologic complications.
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Medications which interact with Sulfonamides

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potentiate the hypoglycemic effects of sulfonylureas in diabetes Tx
toxic effects of phenytoin, warfarin
cyclosporine-induced nephrotoxicity
reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives

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Co-trimoxazole (Bactrim)

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a fixed-combination drug product
5:1 ration of sulfamethoxazole to trimethoprim
available in both oral and injectable dosage forms.

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A person is normally able to remain healthy and resistant to infectious microorganisms because of?

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existence of certain host defenses.

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assessment for patient taking sulfonamides

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drug allergies to sulfa-type drugs (sulfonylureas) and thiazide diuretics.
skin assessment to look for Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Red blood cell counts (anemias)
Renal function because of crystalluria

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assessments for patient taking penicillins

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history of asthma
sensitivity to multiple allergens
aspirin allergy
sensitivity to cephalosporins 
procaine hypersensitivity 
neurologic, abdominal and bowel 
Na and K assessment
immediate accelerated or delayed allergic reaction 
superinfections (colitis)
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carbapenems assessments

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neurologic functioning
seizure disorders
tremors
abdomen and GI functioning

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assessments for patient taking cephalosporins

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allergy to penicillins-cross-sensitivity
CBC, bleeding and clotting times
severe diarrhea, bloody stools and abdominal pain

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Tetracyclines assessments

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culture and sensitivity
whitish sore patches on the oral mucosa (due to candidiasis or yeast infection.
vaginal itching, pain and cottage cheese like discharge (vaginal candidiasis)
superinfections

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macrolides assessments

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cardiac function
renal and liver function
concurrent use with warfarin
contraceptives use

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implementation for macrolides

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should not be given with or immediately before or after fruit juices to avoid interaction with the drug.
patient should report severe rash, itching, hives, difficulty swallowing, jaundice, dark urine and or pale stools to the prescriber immediately

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implementation for tetracyclines

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photosensitivity-avoid sun exposures and tanning bed.
oral doses should be given with at least 8 oz of fluids and food to minimize GI upset
should not be given with dairy products, antacids, sodium bicarbonate, kaolin or pectin or iron.
The interacting foods and drugs may be given 2 hours before or 3 hours after the tetracycline.
patient should report abdominal pain, N/V visual changes and or jaundice.

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implementation of sulfonamides

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should always be taken with forcing of fluids (2000 to 3000 mL/24 hr) to prevent drug related crystalluria.
oral dosage forms should be taken with food to minimize GI upset.

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implementation of penicillins

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take oral with at least 6 oz of water (no juices)
Penicillins V, amoxicillin, and amoxicillin/clavulanate should be taken with water 1 hour before or 2 hours to maximize absorption.
should anaphylactic reaction occurs, epinephrine and o2 should be available at all times.

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foods that may help prevent superinfections

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yogurt
buttermilk
kefir
probiotics

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which beverages should be avoided when taken penicillins

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caffeine-containing beverages
citrus fruit
cola beverages
fruit juices
tomato juice
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what is the most common symptom of C. difficile colitis?

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watery diarrhea
abdominal pain
fever

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What are the broad group of beta-lactam antibiotics

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penicillins
cephalosporins
carbapenems
monobactams

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what are the indications for penicillins?

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prevention and treatment on infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
gram-positive
The extended spectrum have excellent gram-postive, gram-negative and anaerobic coverage.

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Which of the penicillins are used to treat many hospital associated infections such as pneumonia, intraabdominal infections and sepsis

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piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)

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Contraindications for penicillins

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drug allergy
it is important to note the drug trade names, because they do not always end in “cillin” (Zosyn, Augmentin, Timentin, Unasyn)

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bacterial that have acquired the capacity to produce enzymes capable of destroying penicillins

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beta-lactamases

penicillinases

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what are the four penicillins subgroups

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natural penicillins ( Penicillin G and V)
penicillinase-resistant penicillins (cloxcillin, oxacillin)
aminopenicillins (amoxicillin, ampicillin)
extended-spectrum penicillins (ticarcillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin)

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Most common reactions to penicillins

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urticaria
pruritus 
angioedema
idiosyncratic reactions such as; 
maculopapular eruption
eosinophilia 
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
exfoliative dermatitis
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Which patient should not receive cephalosporins because of allergic reactions to penicillins

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patients with a history of throat swelling or hives

38
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which generation of the cephalosporins has anaerobic coverage

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second generation drugs.

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A person who has allergic reaction to penicillin may also have allergic reaction to a cephalosporin. True or false

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True

cross-sensitivity

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what are some adverse effects of cephalosporins

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mild diarrhea
abdominal cramps
rash
pruritus
redness
edema
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The use of cephalosporins are contraindicated in patients

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who have shown a hypersensitivity to them.

patient with a history of life threatening allergic reaction to penicillins

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first generation cephalosporins

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active against gram positive bacteria 
Eg. cefadroxil
 cefazolin(Ancef)
cephalexin (Keflex)
cephradine
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use of Cefazonlin (Ancef)

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surgical prophylaxis
susceptible staphylococcal infections

gram-positive

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which antibiotic will be a good prophylactic in patients undergoing abdominal surgery?

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second generation cephalosporin -cefoxitin (Mefoxin)
it provides excellent gram-positive and gram-negative coverage.
it can effectively kill intestinal bacterial, including anaerobes.

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A third-generation cephalosporins used to Tx meningitis

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Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
it able to pass easily through the blood brain barrier
should not be given to hyperbilirubinemic and patients with severe liver dysfunction.
should not be administered with calcium infusions.

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indication for fourth generation cephalosporin cefepime (Maxipime)

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Tx of uncomplicated and complicated UTIs
skin infections
pneumonia

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Carbapenems

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bactericidal
beta-lactam antibiotics
hazard is drug-induced seizure activity

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Monobactams

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synthetic beta-lactam
active against aerobic gram-negative (eg, E.coli, klebsiella, pseudomonas).
Tx of moderately severe systemic infections and UTIs.
combined with other antibiotics for the Tx of intraabdominal and gynecologic infections.
advantage of preserving normal gram-positive and anaerobic flora.

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what is an advantage in using monobactams

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it preserves the normal gram-positive and anaerobic flora.

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Common adverse effects of monobactams

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rash
N/V
diarrhea

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What are some indications for macrolides

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mild to moderate upper and lower respiratory tract infections
STDs
diabetic gastroparesis
mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex infections
active ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori infection

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Adverse effects of macrolide

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rash, pruritus, urticaria, thrombophlebitis
hearing loss, tinnitus
stomatitis, cholestatic, jaundice, N/V, hypatotoxicity
palpitations, chest pain

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Drug interactions with macrolides

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carbamazepine, cyclosporine, digoxin, theophylline and warfarin
oral contraceptives
clarithromycin and erythromycin should not be used with moxifloxacin, pimozide, thioridazine.
simvastatin or lovastatin.

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why are Clarithromycin and erythromycin not given with moxifloxacin, pimozide, thioridazine

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because malignant dysrhythmias can occur

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indications for Tetracyclines

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acne
STDs
Rickettsia

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Contraindications for tetracyclines

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drug allergy
pregnant and nursing women
should not be given to children younger than 8 years

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Adverse effects of tetracyclines

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discoloration of permanent teeth and tooth enamel hypoplasia
photosensitivity (taking demeclocycline)
alteration of the intestinal and vaginal flora (vaginal candidiasis)
thrombocytopenia
hemolytic anemia
exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus
GI upset, enterocolitis and maculopapular rash

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Tetracyclines interactions

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antacids 
antidiarrheal drugs
dairy products
calcium
enteral feedings
iron preparations
oral anticoagulants 
bactericidal antibiotics
oral contraceptives
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what is the most serious adverse effect associated with imipenem-cilastatin?

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seizures

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what should be the nurse’s best action when a patient list “penicillin” as one of his allergies?

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careful assessment of the patient’s description of what happened when he had the allergic response.
notify the prescriber of the patient’s allergy and response.

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what is the rational behind the use of tazobactam with piperacillin in Zosyn

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Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that inactivates the beta-lactamase enzyme.
using it along with the piperacillin make penicillin more effective against infection.

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