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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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Sulfonamides function

A

stops growth of bacteria

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2
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Sulfonamides are excreted by

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kidneys

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3
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Reasons for use of sulfonamides

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UTIs, upper respiratory infections

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4
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Cause of a UTI

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presence of E-coli

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5
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Side effects/adverse reactions of sulfonamides

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Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, general malaise, ringing in ears, crystals in urine

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6
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Tell patients on sulfonamides to

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increase fluid intake

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7
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Reasons for use of flouroquinolones

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used for respiratory infection, drug resistant UTI infection, GI infections

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8
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Side effects of flouroquinolones

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disorientation, delirium, memory impairment, palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness, anxiety

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9
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Monitor intake of what while on fluroquinolones

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caffeine or other stimulant intake

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10
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Take fluroquinolones

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with meals

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11
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Avoid what while on fluoroquinolones?

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dairy

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12
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Black box warning of fluoroquinolones

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cardiac dysrhythmias, joint pain which leads to a tendon rupture

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13
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Antitubercular drugs are used for

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tuberculosis

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14
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Side effects/adverse reactions of antitubercular drugs

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orange colored urine, sweat, and other body fluids, redness and itching of skin in sunlight, pain in upper abdomen, ache in joints, headache

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15
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Cause of superinfection

A

over prescription of antibiotics

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16
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Penicillin side effects

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GI issues

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17
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Penicillin superinfection

A

yeast infection

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18
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Antibiotics lessen the effects of

A

birth control

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19
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What route of administration is Z-track used for?

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IM(intramuscular)

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20
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Types of penicillins

A

Amoxicillin(most commonly used), ampicillin, naficillin

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21
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Cephlasporins

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go against gram-positive bacteria, cross-sensitivity if allergic with penicillilns

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22
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Drug interactions with cephlasporins

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antacids, affects absorption

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23
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Cephalosporins affect the

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kidneys

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24
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Too much vancomycin can cause

A

hearing loss (ototoxicity)

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25
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Corn allergy can be a contraindication for

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Vancomycin

26
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What population is hypersensitive to antibiotics?

A

Geriatrics

27
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Vancomycin cannot be

A

crushed

28
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Why when drugs are nephrotoxic, they are also ototoxic?

A

The kidneys and ears have structural and functional similarities

29
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Tetracyclines food interactions

A

dairy

30
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Tertracycline superinfection

A

Thrush

31
Q

Avoid too much of this while taking Tetracycline

A

sun

32
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Tetracycline contraindications

A

pregnant and/or breastfeeding women, and children under 8

33
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Take Tetracycline

A

on an empty stomach

34
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Tetracycline affects

A

bone growth

35
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Protein synthesis inhibitors

A

Erythromycin

36
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While taking erythromycin, monitor

A

liver function

37
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Erythromycin treats

A

STDs and whooping cough

38
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Side effects of arythromycin

A

GI symptoms

39
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Major drug interaction with with erythromycin

A

oral anticoagulants

40
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Aminoglycosides

A

Gentamicin

41
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Reason for taking aminoglycosides

A

E coli infection, pseudomonas

42
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Aminoglycosides affect

A

kidneys and ears

43
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What should you monitor for a patient on aminoglycosides?

A

BUN, creatinine, urine output

44
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Commonly used sulfonamide

A

Bactrim

45
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Tuberculosis affects what parts of the body?

A

Lungs, joints, bones

46
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Contact precautions for TB infected patient?

A

Put them in a separate room that is negative pressure, wear an N-95 mask

47
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Sputums for ASB need to be negative

A

to be considered no longer contagious

48
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At risk populations of tuberculosis

A

drug users, alcoholics, homeless, immunocompromised

49
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Isoniazid (INH)

A

slows down production of M. tuberculosis

50
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Rifampin

A

do not take with antacids, take on an empty stomach

51
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Side effects/adverse reactions to rifampin

A

orange urine, tears, and sweat (stains contact lenses too)

52
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When a patient is taking a TB cocktail, they should avoid

A

alcohol and acetaminophen

53
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Ethabutol has to be taken

A

with food

54
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Contraindication for Ethabutol

A

history with gout, increases uric acid formation

55
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Monitor for patients taking Ethabutol

A

visual acuity

56
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What needs to be practiced before giving a patient a tuberculosis drug cocktail?

A

medication reconciliation

57
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Antifungals

A

fungi causes a mycotic infection to humans

58
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Who are at risk for fungal infections?

A

children, the elderly, immunocompromised, and patients on corticosteroids

59
Q

Commonly used antifungal

A

Mycostatin

60
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What to monitor for a patient taking antifungals?

A

liver function

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