Exam 1 Drugs Flashcards
the major contraindication for using aminoglycosides because of the potential risk of irreversible deafness in the fetus
pregnancy
side effect of Macrodantin (Nitrofurantoin)
Brown Urine Neuropathy Anemia Hepatotoxicity Permanent Peripheral
Drug used to treat VRE
Linezolid
Aminoglycosides interact with drugs that block this system which may cause respiratory depression
neuromuscular
Medication used to treat CDiff initially before Vancomycin
Metronidazole
This adverse effect causes stabbing/burniing pain, numbness, and tingling in the periphery
Neuropathy
Used to treat anthrax poisoning
Ciprofloxacin
Usually the result when individuals eat/drink tyramine containing foods/drinks and are taking linezolid
severe hypertension
Drug used to treat MRSA and CDiff
Vancomycin
The groups of drugs that will interact with linezolid and cause shivering, diarrhea, and muscle rigidity
SSRI
Commonly known as Macrodantin- given for hard to treat UTI’s.
Nitrofurantoin
May occur when a toxic medication from an IV infiltrates into the tissues around the catheter
extravasation
This syndrome occurs when Vancomycin is included too quickly
Red Mans Syndrome
Ringing in ears, vertigo and decreased hearing
Ototoxicity
common suffix ending of fluoroquinolones
-floxacin
Foods that contain this should not be eaten when patient is taking Linezolid
Tyramine foods/drinks
this is the form that should be given to patients taking metronidazole for CDiff
oral
generation of cephalosporins that is most sensitive to gram positive bacteria
first
common suffix of Macrolide antibiotics
-thromycine
Type of transplant that may be used to treat CDiff
fecal
Type of therapy in which broad spectrum antibiotics are used
empiric
Infection that occurs when antibiotic therapy eliminates too much of the normal flora
superinfection
Adverse effect of tetracycline when individuals expose themselves to sun without protection
phtotsensitivity
Have cross-allergy with penicillins in 10% of the population
Cephalosporins
