Medicines Associated with Infection Flashcards
antibiotic that inhibits synthesis of cell wall causing cell death. Beta-lactam structure interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibiting bacterial enzymes necessary for cell division and cellular synthesis. Does not cross blood-brain barrier. (this antibiotic is safe for children, elderly, and pregnant women)
Penicillin
some of this antibiotics is well adsorbed by the GI tract, others are given IV and IM.
Pharmokinetics of penicillin
Streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumonia, pharyngitis, otitis media, sinusitis, meningitis, skin, bone, and joint infections, stomach infections, syphilis, gonorrhea, and endocarditis, prevention of rheumatic fever, peritonitis, UTI, and septicemia.
indications for penicillin
allergy-rash, pruritus, fever, anaphylaxis, hematologic reactions decreased RBCs, WBC, PLT, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and super infection, oral/vaginal candidiasis.
Side effects of Penicillin
Assess for allergy, neuropathy, and super infections. Monitor CBC, serum potassium. Advise patient to consume yogurt or buttermilk (assists with diarrhea). Monitor kidney function and intake and output
Nursing Interventions for Penicillin
antibiotic that is bactericidal, used to treat skin infection, respiratory infections, GU and GI infections, peptic ulcers, otitis media. Always check for penicillin allergy. Watch for diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. Oral and vaginal candidasis and rash.
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
This antibiotic is contraindicated for those allergic to penicillin
Cephalosporins
This antibiotic inhibits synthesis of cell wall causing cell death. Beta-lactam structure interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibiting bacterial enzyme necessary for cell division and cellular synthesis. Active against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, resistant to beta-lactamase, contains four generations.
Action of Cephlasporins
Cefazolin (ancef or kefzol) and cephalexin (Keflex)
first generation of cephlasporin
cefaclo (ceclor) and cefoxitin (mefoxin)
second generation of cephlasporin
ceftriazone (reocephin) and cefotaxime (clarforan)
third generation of cephlasporin
vefepime (maxipime)
fourth generation of cephlasporin
lower respiratory tract infection, CNS infection, GI system infection, bone and joint infections, bacteremia, abdominal and pelvic infections, and surgical prophylaxis.
indications for cephlasporins
hypersensitivity, bleeding tendencies, cross-sensitivity reaction PCN, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, headache, dizziness, itching, rash, nephrotoxicity, super infections, thrombophlebitis (when giving IV), pain at injection site (IM), and hepatotoxicity, anorexia.
Side Effects of cephlasporins
Monitor intake and output. Assess for super infections, monitor IV site, glucose level (in DM patient). Avoid alcohol (increased drug sensitivity). Give without regard to food. Monitor lab values
Nursing Interventions for cephlasporins
antibiotic that is highly resistant to beta-lactmase, broad spectrum, last resort for some bacterial infections. Destroys bacterial cell walls causing destruction of microorganisms. this medicine is used for pneumonia, peritonis, and UTIs caused by gram positive cocci, gram negative cocci and anaerobic bacteria
Carbapenems
Imipenem (Primaxin), Meropenem (Merrem), Ertapenem (Invanz), Doripenem (Doribax)
medicines that fall under Carbapenems
Diarrhea, nausea, headache, phlebitis, and seizure
side effects of carbapenems
Administered through IV. Monitor lab values. Asess seizure history, for super infection, and question allergies
nursing interventions for carbapenems
bacteriostatic antibiotic that inhibit microorganisms growth by preventing protein synthesis. Used for rocky mountain spotted fever, cholera, typhus, chlamydial, acne, travelers diarrhea, lyme disease, anthrax, pylori, syphilis, periodontal disease, gonorrhea, acne. Broad spectrum, usually given PO
Tetracyclines
Doxycycline (vibramycin)
sub-type of Tetracycline
photo-sensitivity, nausea, diarrhea, rash, headache, heptatoxicity, super infection, psuedomembranous colitis, teeth discoloration, heartburn
Side effect of tetracycline
Assess for super infection. Use protection in direct sunlight. Monitor lab values for elevated ALT or AST. Do not take with dairy products, antacids, iron. Take on an empty stomach. Decrease efficiency of oral contraceptives. Avoid during pregnancy.
Nursing Interventions for Tetracycline