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Infection meds Flashcards

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amoxicillin (Amoxil) class

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penicillin

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amoxicillin (Amoxil) therapeutic use

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broad spectrum for gram negative bacteria, treatment of infection or prophylaxis

some gram positive for skin, soft tissue, respiratory, GI or GU infection

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amoxicillin (Amoxil) EPA

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inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, interruption of cell wall synthesis causes cell death

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amoxicillin (Amoxil) ADRs

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hypersensitivity
anaphylaxis
GI effects
renal and hepatic impairment
thrombophlebitis w IV administration

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amoxicillin (Amoxil) contraindications and interactions

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allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin
caution with severe renal impairment
safe in pregnancy and lactation

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amoxicillin (Amoxil) interventions and education

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monitor GI symptoms
monitor for candidiasis infection
epinephrine given for anaphylaxis
monitor BUN and creatinine

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cefazolin (Ancef) class

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cephalosporins

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cefazolin (Ancef) therapeutic use

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surgical prophylaxis

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cefazolin (Ancef) EPA

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inhibits bacterial wall synthesis

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cefazolin (Ancef) interventions and education

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monitor GI symptoms
monitor for candidiasis infection
epinephrine given for anaphylaxis
monitor BUN and creatinine

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cefazolin (Ancef) contraindications and interactions

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safe in pregnancy and lactation
causes bad side effects when taken with alcohol
N/V, flushing, dizziness, headache

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aztreonam (Azactam) class

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monobactams

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aztreonam (Azactam) therapeutic use

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only work on gram neg
urinary infections
lower respiratory infections
some abdominal and gyn infections

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aztreonam (Azactam) EPA

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inhibits bacterial wall synthesis

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aztreonam (Azactam) ADRs

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pain, phlebitis, and inflammation of IV
superinfection
seizures
GI effects and hypersensitivity

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aztreonam (Azactam) contraindications and interactions

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caution with ceph or pen allergy
not sure of safety in pregnancy and lactation

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aztreonam (Azactam) interventions and education

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monitor BUN and creatinine
monitor bowel function
IV form incompatible with many drugs
furosemide can increase blood levels

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gentamicin class

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aminoglycosides

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gentamicin therapeutic use

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narrow spectrum for gram neg

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gentamicin EPA

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disrupts protein synthesis to alter function and replication of bacteria

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gentamicin ADRs

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nephrotoxicity: polyuria, dilute urine, proteinuria, elevated BUN and creatinine
ototoxicity: tinnitus, headache, ataxia, vertigo
GI effects

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gentamicin contraindications and interactions

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avoid in pregnancy - risk for congenital deafness
avoid vanco, ceph, pen, or neuromuscular blockers
avoid in patients w tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss

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gentamicin interventions and education

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monitor BUN and Creatinine
monitor serum levels
monitor for nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
make sure patient is hydrated before starting therapy

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) class

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fluoroquinolones

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) therapeutic use
treats wide range of infections and treats anthrax exposure
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) EPA
inhibits DNA synthesis, cell growth and replication
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) ADRs
CNS symptoms - dizziness, headache, confusion, seizure rupture of achilles tendon
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) contraindications and interactions
caution in seizure disorder warfarin increases hepatotoxicity extreme caution in pregnancy and children
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) interventions and education
monitor for CNS symptoms monitor for Cdiff report achilles pain cover skin for sun protectionn drink 1.5L - 2L fluid per day
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tetracycline class
tetracyclines
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tetracycline therapeutic use
chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis H pylori bronchitis lyme disease
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tetracycline EPA
inhibits protein synthesis in gram neg and pos
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tetracycline ADRs
GI issues superinfection renal and hepatotoxicity slowed bone growth photosensitivity
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tetracycline contraindications and interactions
mineral based products decrease absorption decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives avoid dairy within 2 hours of taking avoid in pregnancy and children
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tetracycline interventions and education
monitor BUN and CRE take on empty stomach report watery stools or jaundice
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) class
sulfonamides
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) therapeutic use
UTIs, topical for burns and wounds
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) EPA
inhibits folic acid to stop bacterial multiplication
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) ADRs
GI effects pancreatitis aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) contraindications
newborns, lactation, pregnancy can cause hyperbilirubinemia
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) interventions and education
monitor BUN and CRE discontinue for rash do not use with NSAIDs
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erythromycin class
macrolides
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erythromycin EPA
inhibits microbial protein synthesis to cause cell death
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erythromycin ADRs
GI effects ototoxicity cardiac effects
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erythromycin contraindications and interactions
many drug interactions caution in pregnancy and lactation caution with liver stuff
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erythromycin interventions
monitor liver function, jaundice assess cardiac status report change in hearing, ringing in ears, or diarrhea
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vancomycin flushing syndrome
related to rate of infusion - should be diluted and administered slowly flushing, erythema, pruritus of upper body, neck, face can also cause dyspnea and hypotension
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Isoniazid (INH) class
antitubercular
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Isoniazid (INH) therapeutic use
active and latent TB
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Isoniazid (INH) EPA
Inhibits mycobacterial cell wall synthesis
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Isoniazid (INH) ADRs
hepatotoxicity N/V peripheral neuropathy from B6 deficiency CNS effects
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Isoniazid (INH) interventions and education
monitor liver function and symptoms avoid alcohol
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Isoniazid (INH) contraindications
1 hour separate from antacids avoid in liver disease or alcohol abuse
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rifampin (Rifadin) class
antitubercular rifamycin
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rifampin (Rifadin) therapeutic use
active and latent TB leprosy meningitis
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rifampin (Rifadin) EPA
broad spectrum antibiotic
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rifampin (Rifadin) ADRs
turns fluids orange hepatotoxicity GI symptoms
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rifampin (Rifadin) interventions
monitor liver function and symptoms no alcohol
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rifampin (Rifadin) contraindications and interactions
interferes with COC avoid in liver disease and alcohol abuse
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metronidazole (Flagyl) class
anti-parasitic azole antibiotic
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metronidazole (Flagyl) therapeutic use
cdiff, BV, trich, giardia, abdominal infection
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metronidazole (Flagyl) EPA
damages DNA of anaerobic bacteria
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metronidazole (Flagyl) ADRs
GI CNS seizures and peripheral neuropathy
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metronidazole (Flagyl) interventions and education
take with food if GI distress discontinue for seizures or neuropathy avoid alcohol darkening of urine is harmless
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metronidazole (Flagyl) contraindications and interactions
avoid in pregnancy, blood disorders, CNS disease
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chloroquine class
antimalarial
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chloroquine therapeutic use
treat and prevent malaria
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chloroquine ADRs
GI symptoms headache visual disturbances
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chloroquine interventions and education
sunglasses can reduce visual disturbances can take with food
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amphotericin B class
antifungal polyene antibiotic
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amphotericin B therapeutic use
super toxic, only given with severe systemic fungal infection only administered IV
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amphotericin B EPA
interrupt integrity of fungal cell wall
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Nystatin
topical or PO antifungal swish and swallow for thrush
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amphotericin B ADRs
bone marrow suppression nephrotoxicity thrombophlebitis
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ketoconazole class
azole antifungal
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ketoconazole therapeutic use
superficial and systemic fungal infections athletes foot, jock itch
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ketoconazole EPA
interrupt integrity of fungal cell wall
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ketoconazole interventions
must take PO with food for better absorption
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acyclovir (Zovirax) class
antiviral
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acyclovir (Zovirax) therapeutic use
HSV infection, varicella, zoster
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acyclovir (Zovirax) EPA
inhibits replication of viral DNA
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acyclovir (Zovirax) ADRs
renal toxicity for IV administration GI and Headache for PO CNS toxicity
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acyclovir (Zovirax) ADRs
renal toxicity for IV administration GI and Headache for PO CNS toxicity

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