Infection Flashcards

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): class

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Penicillin for infection

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): other

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penicillin G, nafcillin, Piperacillin

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): Use

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broad spectrum (G-) treatment of infection or as prophylaxis, some G+, soft tissue, respiratory, GI, GU

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): EPA

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inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis which causes cell death

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): ADR

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hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, GI effects, long term: renal & hepatic impairment, thrombophlebitis with IV administration

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): contraindications

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allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin, use caution with severe renal impairment, usually safe in pregnancy

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): RN intervention

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monitor for GI symptoms, report if lots of diarrhea, monitor for candida infection, epinephrine for anaphylaxis, monitor BUN and serum creatinine

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): class

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cephalosporins

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): other drugs KNOW THESE!

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cefoxitin (2nd)
ceftazidime (3rd)
ceftriaxone (3rd)
cefepime (4th)

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): Use

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surgical prophylaxis, skin, soft tissue, respiratory, bone/joints, GU, brain, blood infection

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): EPA

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inhibits bacterial wall synthesis

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): RN interventions

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monitor for GI symptoms, report if lots of diarrhea, monitor for candida infection, epinephrine for anaphylaxis, monitor BUN and serum creatinine

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): contraindications

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do not take with alcohol, may cause disulfiram- like reaction if combined: N/V, flushing, dizzy, throbbing headache, hangover sensation

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aztreonam (Azactam): class

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Monobactams

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aztreonam (Azactam): use

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urinary and lower respiratory tract infection, some abdominal and gynecologic infections, G- infections only, NO G+

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aztreonam (Azactam): EPA

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inhibits bacterial wall synthesis

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aztreonam (Azactam): administration

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IV or IM, sometimes inhalation for clients with cystic fibrosis

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aztreonam (Azactam): ADRs

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pain, phlebitis, inflammation of IV site. Superinfection. Seizures. GI effects, hypersensitivity, renal/liver, clostridium difficile. Inhalation route: wheezing, nasopharyngeal pain, chest discomfort/bronchospasm

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aztreonam (Azactam): contraindications

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use caution with allergy to cephalosporin or penicillin, may not be safe during pregnancy

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aztreonam (Azactam): RN interventions

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monitor BUN/creatinine, monitor bowel function, incompatible with many other drugs, furosemide can increase blood levels

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21
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What causes Cdiff?

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it is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, recent antibiotic use/hospital admission, normally flora destroyed

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What are the signs and symptoms of Cdiff?

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Mild-Moderate
- Watery diarrhea >3x/day
- Abdominal cramping/tenderness
Severe
- Watery diarrhea 10-15x/day
- Severe cramping
- Increased WBC
- Kidney Failure
- Dehydration

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23
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How should people wash hands with Cdiff?

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soap and water only, no alcohol sanitizer, contact isolation

24
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gentamicin: class

A

aminoglycosides

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gentamicin: other

A

tobramycin, neomycin

26
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gentamicin: use

A

narrow spectrum antibiotic, treats G- infections such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. When used in combo therapy, can tx G+.

27
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gentamicin: EPA

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disrupts protein synthesis, thereby altering function/ replication

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gentamicin: ADR

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Nephrotoxicity: polyuria, dilute urine, proteinuria, elevation BUN/ Creatinine
Ototoxicity: tinnitus, headache, ataxia, vertigo, GI effects

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gentamicin: contraindications

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  • avoid: vancomycin, cephalosporin, penicillin, neuromuscular blockers
  • caution with hearing loss
  • Avoid with people who have tinnitus or vertigo
  • Avoid with renal disease
  • Avoid in pregnancy, risk for congenital deafness
30
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gentamicin: RN interventions

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monitor BUN/CRE, serum levels, monitor for nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, hydrate before, drink plenty of fluids, call if developing symptoms^

31
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): class

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Fluoroquinolones

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): other medications

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ofloxacin, levofloxacin

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): Use

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wide range of infections, respiratory, GU, GI, bone, joint, soft tissue, treatment anthrax exposure, treatment against G- and G+

34
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): EPA

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inhibits DNA synthesis, cell growth and replication

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): ADRs

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CNS symptoms: dizzy, headache, confusion, seizures, increase ICP, suicidal ideation. GI effects, rupture of Achilles tendon, photosensitivity, hepatoxicity, renal damage, Cdiff

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): contraindication

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caution with seizure disorder, depression, or renal impairment, caution in pregnancy, antiarrhythmic drug can increase QT interval, aluminum-calcium-iron-magnesium products decrease absorption, take 2 hours after

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): RN Intervention

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monitor CNS symptoms, monitor for Cdiff, report achilles tendon pain, protect from sun, drink 1500-2000mL fluids per day

38
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tetracycline: class

A

tetracyclines for infection

39
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tetracycline: other medications

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doxycycline, “-cycline”

40
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tetracycline: Use

A

chlamydia, chronic bronchitis, gonorrhea, syphilis, helicobacter pylori, small animal bites, Lyme diseases, acne Bulgaris

41
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tetracycline: EPA

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inhibits protein synthesis in G- and G+ only when resistance dose not develop (common)

42
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tetracycline: ADR

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GI issues, super infections, renal and hepatotoxicity, slowed bone growth, photosensitivity, discolored tooth enamel and gum hypoplasia in children under 8

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tetracycline: contraindication

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  • aluminum-calcium-iron-magnesium products decrease absorption
  • decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives
  • avoid dairy products within 2 hours
  • teratogenic
  • caution during lactation, renal and liver impairment
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tetracycline: RN Intervention

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  • monitor BUN/ CRE and liver function
  • work best on empty stomach (1 hr before or 2 hrs after)
  • report watery stools
  • Report s/sx of liver damage (yellowing)
45
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): class

A

sulfonamides

46
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): Use

A

UTIs, 2/2 enterobacteriaceae, pneumocystis, ulcerative colitis, topically for burns and wounds

47
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): EPA

A

halt multiplication of new bacteria/ inhibits folic acid

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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): ADR

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GI effects (N/V/D), GI bleeding, pancreatitis, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pruritis, urticarial, stevens-Johnson syndrome, renal issues, hyperkalemia

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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): contraindication

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  • do not use in children less than 2 months
  • teratogenic
  • displaces bilirubin from binding to albumin -> hyperbilirubinemia -> toxicity
  • inhibits CYP450 system -> multiple drug/herb interaction
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): RN Interventions

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  • monitor BUN/CRE, postassium, CBC
  • discontinue drug at first sign of a rash
  • monitor for GI bleeding
  • avoid concurrent use of NSAIDS/salicylates
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erythromycin: class

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macrolides

52
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other macrolides

A

azithromycin (Zithromax) Z-pack

53
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erythromycin: Use

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PCN substitute, Legionnaires disease, upper resp. infections 2/2 group B strep, dental procedures for those with mechanical heart valves and allergy to PCN

54
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erythromycin: EPA

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inhibits microbial protein synthesis -> cell death

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erythromycin: ADR

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GI effects, hepatotoxicity, colitis, CNA effects, ototoxicity, cardiac effects such as ventricular dysthymias, superinfection, cdiff

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erythromycin: Contraindication

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  • USE CAUTION with liver insufficiency or disease, many drug on drug interactions
  • caution with pregnancy and lactation
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erythromycin: RN intervention

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  • monitor liver function (jaundice)
  • assess cardiac status and CNS effects
  • report changes in hearing or watery diarrhea