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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

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treats wide range of infections and treats anthrax exposure

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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 - dizziness, headache, confusion, seizure
rupture of achilles tendon

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) contraindications and interactions

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caution in seizure disorder
warfarin increases hepatotoxicity
extreme caution in pregnancy and children

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) interventions and education

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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

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tetracyclines

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tetracycline therapeutic use

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chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis
H pylori
bronchitis
lyme disease

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tetracycline EPA

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inhibits protein synthesis in gram neg and pos

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tetracycline ADRs

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GI issues
superinfection
renal and hepatotoxicity
slowed bone growth
photosensitivity

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tetracycline contraindications and interactions

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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

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monitor BUN and CRE
take on empty stomach
report watery stools or jaundice

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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) class

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sulfonamides

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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) therapeutic use

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UTIs, topical for burns and wounds

38
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) EPA

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inhibits folic acid to stop bacterial multiplication

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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) ADRs

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GI effects
pancreatitis
aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia

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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) contraindications

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newborns, lactation, pregnancy
can cause hyperbilirubinemia

41
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim) interventions and education

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monitor BUN and CRE
discontinue for rash
do not use with NSAIDs

42
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erythromycin class

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macrolides

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erythromycin EPA

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inhibits microbial protein synthesis to cause cell death

44
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erythromycin ADRs

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GI effects
ototoxicity
cardiac effects

45
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erythromycin contraindications and interactions

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many drug interactions
caution in pregnancy and lactation
caution with liver stuff

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erythromycin interventions

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monitor liver function, jaundice
assess cardiac status
report change in hearing, ringing in ears, or diarrhea

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vancomycin flushing syndrome

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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

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antitubercular

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Isoniazid (INH) therapeutic use

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active and latent TB

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Isoniazid (INH) EPA

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Inhibits mycobacterial cell wall synthesis

51
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Isoniazid (INH) ADRs

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hepatotoxicity
N/V
peripheral neuropathy from B6 deficiency
CNS effects

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Isoniazid (INH) interventions and education

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monitor liver function and symptoms
avoid alcohol

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Isoniazid (INH) contraindications

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1 hour separate from antacids
avoid in liver disease or alcohol abuse

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rifampin (Rifadin) class

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antitubercular rifamycin

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rifampin (Rifadin) therapeutic use

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active and latent TB
leprosy
meningitis

56
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rifampin (Rifadin) EPA

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broad spectrum antibiotic

57
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rifampin (Rifadin) ADRs

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turns fluids orange
hepatotoxicity
GI symptoms

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rifampin (Rifadin) interventions

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monitor liver function and symptoms
no alcohol

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rifampin (Rifadin) contraindications and interactions

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interferes with COC
avoid in liver disease and alcohol abuse

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metronidazole (Flagyl) class

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anti-parasitic azole antibiotic

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metronidazole (Flagyl) therapeutic use

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cdiff, BV, trich, giardia, abdominal infection

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metronidazole (Flagyl) EPA

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damages DNA of anaerobic bacteria

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metronidazole (Flagyl) ADRs

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GI
CNS
seizures and peripheral neuropathy

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metronidazole (Flagyl) interventions and education

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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

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avoid in pregnancy, blood disorders, CNS disease

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chloroquine class

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antimalarial

67
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chloroquine therapeutic use

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treat and prevent malaria

68
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chloroquine ADRs

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GI symptoms
headache
visual disturbances

69
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chloroquine interventions and education

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sunglasses can reduce visual disturbances
can take with food

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amphotericin B class

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antifungal polyene antibiotic

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amphotericin B therapeutic use

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super toxic, only given with severe systemic fungal infection

only administered IV

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amphotericin B EPA

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interrupt integrity of fungal cell wall

73
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Nystatin

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topical or PO antifungal

swish and swallow for thrush

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amphotericin B ADRs

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bone marrow suppression
nephrotoxicity
thrombophlebitis

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ketoconazole class

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azole antifungal

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ketoconazole therapeutic use

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superficial and systemic fungal infections
athletes foot, jock itch

77
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ketoconazole EPA

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interrupt integrity of fungal cell wall

78
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ketoconazole interventions

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must take PO with food for better absorption

79
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acyclovir (Zovirax) class

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antiviral

80
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acyclovir (Zovirax) therapeutic use

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HSV infection, varicella, zoster

81
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acyclovir (Zovirax) EPA

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inhibits replication of viral DNA

82
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acyclovir (Zovirax) ADRs

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renal toxicity for IV administration
GI and Headache for PO
CNS toxicity

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acyclovir (Zovirax) ADRs

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renal toxicity for IV administration
GI and Headache for PO
CNS toxicity

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