Infection and Immunity Meds Flashcards
Cephalosporins Pregnancy category
B
What medicine has 5 generations
cephalosporins
Cephalosporins Side Effects
N/V/D, superinfection, dizziness
Cephalosporin Uses
e. coli and proteus mirabilis
If a patient is allergic to penicillin they are probably allergic to…
cephalosporins
What should you never give cephalosporins with
tetracycline
Cephalosporins nursing considerations
check renal and kidney fx, caution with kidney disease and monitor bleeding if taken with an anticoag
Tetracyclines Pregnancy Catergory
D!!!
Tetracyclines MOA
bacteriostatic
Tetracycline Uses
Lyme disease, acne, STD
Tetracycline Side Effects
photosensitivity, N/V/D
Tetracyclines Nursing Consideration
not for kids under 8, take with a meal, no dairy or antacids`
Fluoroquinolone Pregnancy Catergory
C
Fluoroquinolone MOA
stops synthesis of bacterial DNA
Fluoroquinolone Uses
S. Epidermis, UTI, Anthrax, respiratory infection
Fluoroquinolone Side Effects
Photosensitivity, Fatigue, Urine Crystals, Peripheral Neuropathy, Tendonitis, Tendon rupture
What happens when flurorquinolones are taken with NSAIDS
high risk for CNS stimulation
What happens when admiadarone is taken with flurorquinolones
Prolonged QT intervals
Fluoroquinolone Nursing Considerations
check renal fx, no antacids or dairy
Sulfonamides Pregnancy Category
D!
Sulfonamides MOA
stops bacteria from synthesizing folic acid, bacteriostatic
Sulfonamides Uses
UTI, ear infection, pneumonia, prophylaxis AIDS
Sulfonamide SE
decreased blood count, photosensitivity, urine crystals, N/V/D
Sulfonamide Contraindications
CHF, Renal Failure
Sulfonamide Nursing Considerations
drink 3000 ml of water daily, no antacids, check kidney and renal fx