final Flashcards
1
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aztreonam (monobactam)
A
IV, IM for sever infection
inhalation = C.F pt
2
Q
Penicillins
A
most common , treats many infections, prevents endocarditis
SE: hypersensitivity , interstitial nephritis
BB: cardiac arrest –> penicillin G
3
Q
Ciproflaxacin (flouroquinolones)
A
BB: tendon rupture, tendonitis
SE: muscle weakness, hyper/hypoglycemia, photosensitivity , QT prolongation
4
Q
Gentamicin (aminoglycoside)
A
careful with penicillin
BB: nephrotoxic and ototoxic
SE: peripheral neuropathy
5
Q
meropenem (carbapenems)
A
SE: pseudomembranous UC, seizures
No IM in severe shock or AV block
6
Q
Cefazolin (cephalosporins)
A
bleeding risk