CME Resources Flashcards
Abx that causes ototoxicity (2)
Aminoglycosides: Gentamicin > vancomycin (permanent sensorineural)
minocycline (transient vestibular dysfunction (dizzy, N/V)
Abx that causes nephrotoxicity (2)
aminoglycosides: gentamicin (ATN)
vancomycin
Abx that causes disulfiram like reactions (1)
metronidazole
N/V/D, abd cramps, flushing, tachycardia, HA
Abx that causes red man syndrome
vancomycin
abx that causes red lobster syndrome
rifampin
abx that causes discolored teeth
tetracyclines: do not give to pregnant women or children <8yo
abx that causes yellow babies
sulfonamides: don’t use in women near term or neonates
abx with highest incidence of C. diff
clindamycin
abx with highest prevalence of C. diff (3)
Oral aminopenicillins (amoxicillin and augmentin) oral cephalosporins (cephalexin) oral FQ (levofloxacin)
abx that can cause diffuse nonurticarial maculopapular rash with EBV
aminopenicillin: ampicillin
potential abx complications in pregnancy
FAST FQ: arthropathy Aminoglycosides: CN8 toxicity in fetus sulfonamides: newborn kernicterus tetracyclines: tooth/bone problems for infant
if allergic to penicillin G, also allergic to
cefoxitin
if allergic to ampicillin, allergic to (2)
cefaclor
cephalexin
if penicillin causes macunopapular rash, use
cephalosporins
If penicillin causes anaphylaxis
do not use penicillin or cephalosporin
Benzathine penicillin used for
syphilis
S. pyogenes (group A strep): pharyngitis, cellulitis
anti staphylococcal penicillins
nafcillin
dicloxicillin
anti streptococcal penicillins coverage
S. pyogenes (group A strep)
S. aureus
indications for anti streptococcal penicillins
skin and soft tissue infections
abscesses
aminopenicillins
ampicillin
amoxicillin
amino penicillin coverage
S. pyogenes (group A strep) GBS S. pneumo enterococcus B. burgdorferi proteus listeria
aminopenicillin indications
URI
endocarditis prophylaxis for dental care
lyme kids <8yo
augmented amino penicillin indications
animal/human bite prophylaxis/tx
URI
dental infections
skin and soft tissue infx