Infection Flashcards
amoxicillin (Amoxil): class
Penicillin for infection
amoxicillin (Amoxil): other
penicillin G, nafcillin, Piperacillin
amoxicillin (Amoxil): Use
broad spectrum (G-) treatment of infection or as prophylaxis, some G+, soft tissue, respiratory, GI, GU
amoxicillin (Amoxil): EPA
inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis which causes cell death
amoxicillin (Amoxil): ADR
hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, GI effects, long term: renal & hepatic impairment, thrombophlebitis with IV administration
amoxicillin (Amoxil): contraindications
allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin, use caution with severe renal impairment, usually safe in pregnancy
amoxicillin (Amoxil): RN intervention
monitor for GI symptoms, report if lots of diarrhea, monitor for candida infection, epinephrine for anaphylaxis, monitor BUN and serum creatinine
cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): class
cephalosporins
cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): other drugs KNOW THESE!
cefoxitin (2nd)
ceftazidime (3rd)
ceftriaxone (3rd)
cefepime (4th)
cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): Use
surgical prophylaxis, skin, soft tissue, respiratory, bone/joints, GU, brain, blood infection
cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): EPA
inhibits bacterial wall synthesis
cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): RN interventions
monitor for GI symptoms, report if lots of diarrhea, monitor for candida infection, epinephrine for anaphylaxis, monitor BUN and serum creatinine
cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): contraindications
do not take with alcohol, may cause disulfiram- like reaction if combined: N/V, flushing, dizzy, throbbing headache, hangover sensation
aztreonam (Azactam): class
Monobactams
aztreonam (Azactam): use
urinary and lower respiratory tract infection, some abdominal and gynecologic infections, G- infections only, NO G+
aztreonam (Azactam): EPA
inhibits bacterial wall synthesis
aztreonam (Azactam): administration
IV or IM, sometimes inhalation for clients with cystic fibrosis
aztreonam (Azactam): ADRs
pain, phlebitis, inflammation of IV site. Superinfection. Seizures. GI effects, hypersensitivity, renal/liver, clostridium difficile. Inhalation route: wheezing, nasopharyngeal pain, chest discomfort/bronchospasm
aztreonam (Azactam): contraindications
use caution with allergy to cephalosporin or penicillin, may not be safe during pregnancy
aztreonam (Azactam): RN interventions
monitor BUN/creatinine, monitor bowel function, incompatible with many other drugs, furosemide can increase blood levels
What causes Cdiff?
it is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, recent antibiotic use/hospital admission, normally flora destroyed
What are the signs and symptoms of Cdiff?
Mild-Moderate
- Watery diarrhea >3x/day
- Abdominal cramping/tenderness
Severe
- Watery diarrhea 10-15x/day
- Severe cramping
- Increased WBC
- Kidney Failure
- Dehydration