Drugs that weaken the bacterial cell wall

Question 1

Which drug is safest on the kidneys?

Answer 1

penicillin

Question 2

common allergic reaction for penicillin

Answer 2

rash

Question 3

adverse effect for penicillin

Answer 3

anaphylaxis

Question 4

if a patient is allergic to pencillin, what med should they NOT take? (contraindicated)
What is the alternative

Answer 4

cephalosporin

micins: i.e. gentamicin (aminoglycoside)

Question 5

what bacteria is resistant to penicillin

Answer 5

Staph

Question 6

type of bacterial infection pencillin is most effective in treating

Answer 6

gram neg.

Question 7

type of pencillin that can only be administered IV

Answer 7

G

Question 8

pencillin should not be COMBINED with what types of drugs?

Answer 8

aminoglycosides (gentamicin)

Question 9

What is the trade name for cephalexin?

Answer 9

keflex

Question 10

what is the ROA for cephalosporin

Answer 10

parental (nonoral)

Question 11

when is cephalsporins most effective?

Answer 11

when bacteria is growing and dividing

Question 12

which generation of cephalosporin is non resistant to beta lactamases (cephalosporinases)

Answer 12

1st

Question 13

what are signs of superinfections to report with cephalosporin?

signs of CDAD (c diff)

Answer 13

vaginal itching, loose stool, furry tongue

C diff: diarrhea and blood in mucus

Question 14

major adverse effects with cephalosporin?

Answer 14

steven-johnsons
anaphylaxis
rash

Question 15

Why would alcohol be dangerous to ingest when taking cephalosporin?

Answer 15

causes internal bleeding- dangerous with warfarin (anticoagulant)

Question 16

What is the #1 choice for treating MRSA?

Answer 16

vancomycin

Question 17

What is the major side effect when taking vancomycin?

how to prevent?

Answer 17

red man syndrome (red skin)
rash

IV infuse over at least 60 min

Question 18

How to check for signs of renal toxicity?

Answer 18

check creatinine and trough levels (before administering next dose) to make sure not administering too much