Gentamicin Flashcards
1
Q
Gentamicin is a type of
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Aminoglycosides
2
Q
How do aminoglycosides work
A
Stops protein synthesis at ribosome
3
Q
Name 4 uses of Gentamicin
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Eye infections
Septicemia
Endocarditis
Meningitis
4
Q
Name the coverage of Gentamicin (2)
A
Gram - Bacilli
Gram + Cocci
5
Q
Name 6 examples that Gentamicin cover
A
Gram - Bacilli
E.coli // Pseudomonas // Klebsiella // Proteus
Gram + Cocci
MRSA // MSSA
6
Q
What disease can interact with Gentamicin
A
Myasthenia Gravis
7
Q
Aphonia is a rare side effect of Gentamicin - what does it involve
A
Loss of talking => whisper
8
Q
side effect of aminoglycosides surrounding ears
A
loss of hearing => tinnitus
