Cystitis (UTI) treatment Flashcards

1
Q

What are examples of antibiotics to give?

A
  • Sulfonamides
  • Flioroquinolones
  • Penicillins
  • Cephalosporins
  • Fosfomycin
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What are the 2 types of sulfonamides?

A

Trimethoprim

Sulfamethoxazole

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3
Q

SE of sulfonamides?

A

Ask about sulfa allergies!

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4
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What are the examples of fluoroquinolone?

A

Ciprofloxacin

Levofloxacin

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5
Q

Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin)

Why can’t we give to ppl who run?

A

Tendon problems

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6
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Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin)

Swallow or crush?

A

Swallow if extended release!

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7
Q

Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin)

Do not take this drug within 2 hours of an ___

A

Antacid

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Q

Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin)

Can cause what?

A

Cardiac dysrhythmias

*teach pt. to monitor pulse

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9
Q

Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin)

Increased sensitivity to sun–teaching?

A

Keep out of sun

Wear protective clothing/sunscreen

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10
Q

What are ex. of penicillins?

A
  • Amoxicillin

- Amoxicilling/clavulanate

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Penicillins (Amoxicillin & Amoxicilling/clavulanate)

Risk for ___ so teach pt to take when?

A

GI upset –take with food

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12
Q

Penicillins (Amoxicillin & Amoxicilling/clavulanate)

Monitor for what?

A

Watery diarrhea

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13
Q

Penicillins (Amoxicillin & Amoxicilling/clavulanate)

Negates effects of what?

A

BC–use other forms!

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14
Q

Penicillins (Amoxicillin & Amoxicilling/clavulanate)

T/F: Must complete all the drug regimen

A

T

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15
Q

Cephalosporins (cefdinir, cefaclor, cefpodoxime)

Monitor for what?

A

Watery diarrhea

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16
Q

Cephalosporins (cefdinir, cefaclor, cefpodoxime)

T/F: COmplete full drug regimen

A

T

17
Q

Teaching for fosfomycin?

A

Min in 1/2 cup of cold water

18
Q

Avoid taking fosftomycin when also taking ____ or any drug that does what?

A

Metoclopramide or any drug that increases GI motility (reduces absorption of drug)

19
Q

What drug to give in addition to an antibiotic?

A

Phenazopyridine –helps with pain during urination

20
Q

What does phenazopyridine do?

A

Helps with pain during urination

21
Q

Teaching when also taking phenazopyridine with your antibiotic?

A

Do not wear contacts; it will stain them–also can cause urine discoloration

22
Q

Pt. teaching about eating/drinking?

A
  • Eat yogurt
  • Increase fluid intake
  • Do proper hygiene
  • Drink can juice
23
Q

Complications?

A
  • Recurrent infections
  • Permanent kidney damage from acute or chronic infection (pyelonephritis) due to untreated UTI
  • Increased risk for pregs to deliver LBW or premature infants