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1
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prefix, core or suffix for antibacterials

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-dazole, -mycin, sulfa

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prefix, core or suffix for cephalosporin antibiotic

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-cef, ceph-

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prefix, core or suffix for penicillin antibiotic

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-cillin

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prefix, core or suffix for quinolone antibiotic

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-floxacin

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prefix, core or suffix for tertracycline

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-cycline

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prefix, core or suffix for antifungal

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-nazole

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prefix, core or suffix for antiviral

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-vir, -vudine

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bactericidial

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kill the bacteria by disruption of the cell wall

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what antibiotics are included in SILLY CEPH’s CAMO

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penicillin, cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams

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glycopeptide

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-antibiotic
-vancomycin: #1 treatments for C Diff, narrow therapeutic index, treat with peak and troughs, 2nd treatment for C Diff: metronidazole

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tobramycin

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-used for eyes
-amino-glycosides: narrow therapeutic index, treat with peak and trough, nephrotoxic and ototoxic

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bacteriostatic

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preventing bacterial growth and replication by inhibiting protein synthesis

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clindamycin

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antibiotic, #1 cause of C Diff

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Erythromycin

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-group macrolide
-causes QT prolongation (torsade’s de pointes)
-take if your have a PCN allergy
- pregnant women can take this
-take with food

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broad-spectrum antibiotics

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-used before culture and sensitivity
-typically have a wide range of bacteria that they target

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narrow spectrum antibiotics

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-after culture and sensitivity
-identify the bacteria and how best to treat it
-we can use narrow spectrum to focus on the bacteria causing infection

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wound cultures (when should they be done)?

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-C&S should be done to distinguish and narrow the spectrum the antibiotic
-which helps prevent antibiotic resistant pathogens

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why are the resistant strains of antibiotics?

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-some resistant bacteria are now able to have preferred conditions to take over
-prevention:over-prescribing antibiotic, not finishing course overuse in livestock and farm, HAIs, lack of hygiene, lack of new antibiotics being developed

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how to prevent antimicrobial resistance with client teaching

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take meds as prescribed, finish course of antibiotics

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how to prevent the spread of transmission of infectious micro organism (HAIs)

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-disinfectant
-antiseptic
-hand-washing
-immunizations
-education
-evaluate

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why do super-infections happen with antimicrobial therapy?

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host flora is often destroyed because antibiotics cannot distinguish between them or pathogens

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what specific types of infections are considered superinfections and what are the s/s

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C Diff, candida

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tx of superinfections

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vancomycin, metronidazole

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s/s of superinfections

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diarrhea, painful urination, abdominal vaginal discharges

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general client teaching for antibacterial drugs

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take full dosage

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s/s, nursing actions, and tx expected for patient experiencing an allergic response

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-stop talking the drug, rash, hives, anaphylaxis, treat with antihistamines (epinephrine if anaphylaxis)

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which drugs are contraindicated for penicillin allergies and why?

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-penicillin G, amoxicillin, ampicillin, cephalexin/cefalexin, meropenem, aztreonam

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why drugs cause photosensitivity?

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tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin

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which antibiotics are the safest during pregnancy?

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acylcovir, zidovudine

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30
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which antibiotics should be avoided in pregnancy

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ganciclovir

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31
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which drugs require peak and trough levels

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vancomycin and gentamycin

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indications for PENICILLIN G

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gram + infection, strep throat, prophylaxis for dental procedure

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actions for PENICILLIN G

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inhibit cell wall synthesis (BACTERICIDAL), narrow spectrum

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adverse effects for PENICILLIN G

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N/V/D, thrush, rash, anaphylaxis

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contraindications for PENICILLIN G

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PCN allergy, AKI/severe renal disease

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indication for AMOXICILLIN

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respiratory infection, sinusitis, ear infections, endocarditis, prophylaxis for dental procedure

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actions for AMOXICILLIN

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BACTERICIDIAL, blocks synthesis of bacterial cell wall

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adverse effects for AMOXICILLIN

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diarrhea, C Diff, allergic reaction, mononucleosis + amoxicillin=rash

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contraindications for AMOXICILLIN

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PCN allergy

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amoxicillin-clavulanate

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combats antibiotic resistance

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indications for AMPICILLIN

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otitis media, sinusitis, resp infection, GU infections, menigitis

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action for AMPICILLIN

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BACTERICIDIAL, broad sprectrum

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adverse effects of AMPICILLIN

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rash, anaphylaxis, diarrhea, c diff, thrush

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contraindication for AMPICILLIN

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PCN allergy

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indications of CEPHALEXIN

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broad spectrum infections, skin infections, respiratory/sinus infections, UTIs

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action of CEPHALEXIN

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broad spectrum, BACTERICIDAL

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adverse effects of CEPHALEXIN

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N/V/D, C Diff, oral thrush, vaginal yeast infection (vaginitis)

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contraindications of CEPHALEXIN

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PCN allergy, cephalosporins, caution in renal impairment and bleeding disorders

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indications of MEROPENEM

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peritonitis, UTI

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action of MEROPENEM

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BACTERICIDAL, broad spectrum

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adverse effects of MEROPENEM

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allergy, GI upset, supra infection

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contraindications of MEROPENEM

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PCN or cephalosporins allergy, pregnancy C, caution in renal impairment

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indications of AZTREONAM

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Severe UTI, Sepsis, Resp. Infections,, Intraabdominal & surgical infections

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actions of AZTREONAM

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BACTERICIDIAL, Only available in IV or IM

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adverse effects of AZTREONAM

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-Allergy
-Diarrhea
-GI upset

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contraindications of AZTREONAM

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-Renal and hepatic dysfunction
-PCN allergy
-Cephalosporins allergy

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indications of VANCOMYCIN

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i. Staph. infection
ii. IV: MRSA
iii. Oral: C. Diff

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action of VANCOMYCIN

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BACTERICIDIAL

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side effects of vancomycin

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(FONT)
i. Flushing (Red man syndrome)
ii. Ototoxicity
iii. Nephrotoxicity
iv. Thrombophlebitis

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contraindications of VANCOMYCIN

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prior allergy

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indications of FOSFOMYCIN

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action of FOSFOMYCIN

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BACTERICIDIAL

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adverse effects of FOSFOMYCIN

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i. Diarrhea
ii. HA
iii. Vaginitis
iv. Drowsiness
v. Abdominal pain

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contraindications of FOSFOMYCIN

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renal and hepatic impairment, take on an empty stomach

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indications of TETRACYCLINE

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i. PCN Allergy
ii. Acne vulgaris
iii. Dental infections
iv. STD- chlamydia pheumonia
v. Peptic ulcers (H. pylori)
vi. Lyme disease

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action of TETRACYCLINE

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BACTERIOSTATIC, broad spectrum

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adverse effects of TETRACYCLINE

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i. C. diff
ii. Photosensitivity
iii. Hepatotoxicity
iv. Tooth discoloration in kid < 8 y/o
v. Esophageal ulceration
vi. GI upset

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contraindication of TETRACYCLINE

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i. Pregnancy
ii. Liver & kidney dysfunction
iii. Children < 8 years old

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indications of ERYTHROMYCIN

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i. PCN allergy pt. with infections
ii. Strep throat
iii. Diphtheria
iv. STD- Chlamydia

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action of ERYTHROMYCIN

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BACTERIOSTATIC

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adverse effects of ERYTHROMYCIN

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i. GI Upset
ii. Prolongued QT intervals
iii. Ototoxicity

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contraindication of ERYTHROMYCIN

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i. Liver disease,
ii. QT prolongation on another med
iii. Warfarin Caution
take with meals

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indications of GENTAMYCIN

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i. Gram – infections
ii. UTI
iii. Pyelonephritis
iv. Intrabdominal infections
v. Conjunctivitis

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action of GENTAMYCIN

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BACTERICIDIAL

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adverse effects of GENTAMYCIN

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ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity

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contraindications of GENTAMYCIN

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pregnancy, renal failure, peak and trough levels needed, available as IV, ear/eye drops

77
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what drugs are used to treat UTIs

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sulfonamides, fosfomycin, nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim, phenazopyridine

78
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causes of oral thrush

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immunosuppression, diabetes, HIV, chemotherapy, antibiotic use of cortisone inhaler

79
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tx of oral thrush

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nystatin oral solution, clotrimazole oral solution, fluconazole orally

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types of protozoal infections

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amebiasis & giardiasis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, anaerobic bacterial infections, c diff

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first line of antibiotics used to treat TB

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isoniazid with rifampin (6-12 months) and pyrazinamide +/- ethambutol (first 2 months)

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indications of TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE

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i. UTI
ii. Pneumonia
iii. Otitis media
iv. HIV pneumonia
v. Many other types of infections

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action of TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE

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BACTERICIDIAL

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adverse effects of TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE

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i. SJS
ii. C. Diff
iii. Bone marrow suppression
iv. Crystals in urine and nephrons
v. Photosensitivity
vi. Kernicterus in newborns
vii. Hyperkalemia

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contraindications of TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE

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i. Sulfa allergy
ii. Renal failure
iii. Term pregnancy
e. Stay hydrated

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indications for NITROFURANTOIN

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i. Lower UTI’s
ii. Prevent reoccurring UTI’s

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actions for NITROFURANTOIN

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BACTERIOSTATIC

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adverse effects of NITROFURANTOIN

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i. Anorexia
ii. N/V/D
iii. Hypersensitivity reaction
iv. Bone marrow suppression
v. Peripheral neuropathy

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contraindications of NITROFURANTOIN

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i. Renal impairment
ii. Pregnancy B
1. Avoid in 3rd trimester
e. Turns urine a rust-yellow color
f. Take with food or milk

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indications fo CIPROFLOXACIN

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i. Urinary infections
ii. Pneumonias
iii. Infection diarrhea
iv. Bone (osteomyelitis)
v. Joint
vi. Skin
vii. Soft tissue infections
viii. Anthrax exposure

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actions of CIPROFLOXACIN

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BACTERICIDAL

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adverse effects of CIPROFLOXACIN

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i. GI discomfort
1. N/V/D
ii. Achilles tendon rupture
iii. Supra-infection
1. Thrush
2. Vaginal yeast infection
iv. Photosensitivity

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contraindications of CIPROFLOLAXIN

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i. Avoid if <18 years
ii. Elderly
iii. Use with caution if on warfarin
iv. Caution with renal impairment

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indications of PHENAZOPYRIDIINE

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relieves symptoms of cystitis

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actions of PHENAZOPYRIDINE

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analgesic effect to bladder and urethral mucose

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adverse effects of PHENAZOPYRIDINE

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i. Turns urine and other body fluids red.

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contraindications of PHENAZOPYRIDINE

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i. Acute kidney injury
ii. CKD
iii. Pregnancy B
e. Take with meals

98
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indications of CLINDAMYCI

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i. Bacterial infections
ii. MRSA
iii. Skin infections
iv. Pneumonia
v. Dental infections
vi. Acne (topical)

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action of CLINDAMYCIN

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BACTERIOSTATIC

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adverse effects of CLINDAMYCIN

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i. #1 to cause C. Diff
ii. GI upset
iii. N/D
iv. Metallic taste

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contraindications of CLINDAMYCIN

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i. Use cautiously in those with colitis, renal or hepatic impairment
e. Take with a full glass of water avoid irritating esophagus

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indication of ISONIAZAID

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TB, positive PPD test

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action of ISONIAZAID

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i. Inhibits synthesis of mycobacterial cell wall

104
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adverse effects of ISONIAZAID

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i. Peripheral neuropathy
1. Treat/prevent neuropathy with pyridoxine (Vit. B6)
ii. Jaundice (from hepatotoxicity)
iii. Hyperglycemia and decreased glucose control in diabetics

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contraindications of ISONIAZAID

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liver disease

106
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indications of RIFAMPIN

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actions of RIFAMPIN

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BACTERICIDAL, ii. Blocks RNA synthesis of mycobacterium

108
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adverse effects of RIFAMPIN

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i. Turns body fluids a redish/orange color
ii. Hepatotoxicity
iii. GI upset
iv. C. Diff

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contraindication of RIFAMPIN

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i. Pregnancy B
ii. Liver dysfunction

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indications of AMPHOTERICIN B

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severe systemic infections (IV only)

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actions of AMPHOTERICIN B

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i. Inhibits synthesis of mycobacterial cell wall

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adverse effects of AMPHOTERICIN B

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i. IV site phlebitis
ii. Nephrotoxic
iii. Bone marry suppression
iv. Infusion reaction
v. Hypokalemia

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contraindications of AMPHOTERICIN B

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i. N/A
ii. Pretreat infusion reactions = acetaminophen and diphenhydramine

114
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indications of KETONAZOLE

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i. Antifungal medication
ii. Treats several fungal infections
iii. Available in topical, oral, or IV (rare)

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actions of KETONAZOLE

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i. Inhibits fungal cell membrane production

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adverse effects of KETONAZOLE

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i. Hepatitis
ii. Gynecomastia in men
iii. Irregular menses in women (oral only)
iv. Anti-androgen effects

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adverse effects of KETONAZOLE

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i. Hepatitis
ii. Gynecomastia in men
iii. Irregular menses in women (oral only)
iv. Anti-androgen effects

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indications of NYSTATIN

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i. Candidiasis
1. Oral and Vaginal

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actions of NYSTATIN

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i. Destroys fungal cells

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adverse effects of NYSTATIN

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contraindications of NYSTATIN

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administration of NYSTATIN

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i. Topical powders and creams
ii. Oral tablet

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indications of METRONIDAZOLE

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i. Protozoal GI infections
ii. Bacterial Baginosis
iii. Anerobic bacterial infections
iv. C. Diff (second line)

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actions of METRONIDAZOLE

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i. Disrupts the DNA of cells

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adverse effects of METRONIDAZOLE

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i. GI
1. N/V
ii. Dry mouth/ metallic taste
iii. CNS
1. Ataxia
2. Seizures
iv. Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol

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contraindications of METRONDIAZOLE

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i. Alcoholism
ii. Seizure disorder
iii. Caution use of warfarin

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indications of ACYLCOVIR

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i. HSV
ii. Varicella-zoster viruses
1. Chicken pox or shingles

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actions of ACYLCOVIR

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i. Prevent the reproduction of Viral DNA and thus interrupt cell replication

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adverse effects of ACYLCOVIR

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i. Minimal side effects orally
ii. Phlebitis at site (IV)
iii. Nephrotoxic (IV)

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contraindications of ACYLCOVIR

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i. Severe renal failure (IV)

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indications of GANCICLOVIR

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i. CMV in immunocompromised patients (HIV retinitis)
ii. Infected neonates

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actions of GANCICLOVIR

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i. Prevent the reproduction of viral DMA and thus interrupts cell replication

132
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adverse effects of GANCICLOVIR

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i. Bone marrow suppression
ii. Impair fertility

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contraindications of GANCICLOVIR

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i. Sever renal failure (IV)
ii. Pregnancy (affects neonate)

134
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administration of GANCICLOVIR

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i. IV only
ii. Poor oral absorption

135
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indications of ENFUVIRTIDE

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i. Treatment of HIV that is unresponsive to other antiretrovirals

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actions of ENFUVIRTIDE

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i. Decrease and limits HIV spread by blocking HIV from attaching to and entering CD4 T cell

137
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adverse effects of ENFUVIRTIDE

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i. Pneumonia
ii. Localized erythema at injection site likely

138
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contraindications of ENFUVIRTIDE

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i. Avoid while breastfeeding

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indications of ZIDOVUDINE

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i. HIV/AIDS
ii. HIV + pregnant women
iii. Prophylaxis in newborns of HIV + mother
1. 1st line
a. 2 NRTIs + 3rd antiretroviral

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action of ZIDOVUDINE

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i. Inhibits DNA synthesis in infected cells

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adverse effects of ZIDOVUDINE

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i. Seizures
ii. Pancreatitis
iii. Bone marrow suppression
iv. Lactic acidosis
v. Myopathy (long term use)

142
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contraindications of ZIDOVUDINE

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i. Liver failure
ii. Avoid while breast feeding

143
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indication of EFAVIRENZ

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i. Used in combination with other antiretrovirals for treatment of HIV infections

144
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action of EFAVIRENZ

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i. Binds directly to reverse transcriptase
ii. Disrupts the shape of the enzyme active site
iii. The inhibition prevents viral DNA form synthesized from HIV RNA

145
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adverse effects of EFAVIRENZ

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i. Severe rashes
ii. Flu-like symptoms
iii. CNS symptoms of nightmares and drowsiness

146
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indications of LOPINAVIR

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i. Inhibits HIV protease, the final step in the assembly of an infectious HIV virion is prevented

147
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actions of LOPINAVIR

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i. Lopinavir is the active components of the combination, Ritonavir inhibits the hepatic breakdown of lopinavir

148
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adverse effects of LOPINAVIR

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i. GI upset
ii. Hyperglycemia
iii. Osteoporosis
iv. High lipid levels

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contraindications of LOPINAVIR

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  1. Diabetes
  2. Heart disease
  3. Osteoporosis

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