Chapter 7 Antibactetial Drugs That Disrupt The Bacterial Cell Wall

Question 1

What 2 medications have a cross sensitivity?

Answer 1

Penicillin and Cephalosporins

Question 2

What supplements do you recommend pt take when taking penicillin/cephalosporins?

Answer 2

Acidophilus,yogurt, buttermilk

Question 3

What do penicillin and cephalosporins have in common?

Answer 3

Cross sensitivity

Question 4

Conditions penicillin is used for?

Answer 4

UTI, STI, (syphillis-penicillin G), respiratory infections

Question 5

Name 2adverse reactions to penicillin?

Answer 5

GLOSTITIS, STOMATITIS

Question 6

What interaction is less effective when used with penicillin?

Answer 6

Birth Control(orally)- advise pt to use another form

Question 7

Name conditions why pt use cephalosporins?

Answer 7

Respiratory infections, ottis media(ear infections)

Question 8

What are adverse effects of cephalosporins?

Answer 8

Malaise, nephrotoxicity, watch for diarrhea (CAN LEAD TO PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLOITIS, WHICH LEADS TO C-DIFF)

Question 9

What interaction is affected when using cephalosporins?

Answer 9

Birth control (orally)

Question 10

If pt is taking cephalosporins, you recommend that they don’t…?

Answer 10

Drink alcohol ( causes DISULFRIAM symptoms-vomit/flushed/hypotension)