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Module 1 Anti-Microbials Part 1 Flashcards

1
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Slow / Retard bacteria multiplication is called

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Bacteriostatic

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2
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A drug that destroys bacteria is considered

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Bacteriocidal

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3
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Specific for a particular bacteria

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Narrow spectrum

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4
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Destroy different types of bacteria

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Broad spectrum

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5
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What test must be done before first dose of anti-infective is given

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CNS

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6
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What is the appropriate way to give oral meds

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Empty stomach with full glass of water

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7
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If lips get swollen after taking any antimicrobial what should the person do

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Call doctor

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8
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Steven Johnson Syndrome is a common adverse effect of which drug class

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Sulfonamides (Bactrim)

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9
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Redneck/Red Man Syndrome is most commonly seen with

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IV Vancomycin

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10
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Prolonged use of tetracycline can lead to

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Candida albicans

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11
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Most common sign of Candida Albicans is

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white patches on mucous membranes

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12
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Mild treatment for Candida Albicans can include

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Yogurt, Buttermilk

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13
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Severe treatment for Candida Albicans can include

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Anti-fungal Medications, Gentian Violet

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14
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What is the average duration of time a person is placed on Anti-infectives

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5-10 days

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15
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C-diff is a bacteria that affects the

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GI tract

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16
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C-diff is more commonly seen in what population

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Older patients

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17
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How long can C-diff occur after medication has been stopped

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6 weeks

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18
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What is a major S&S of C-diff

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Foul smelling Diarrhea

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19
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For Mild treatment of C-diff we would

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provide no drug to kill organism

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20
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What can we absolutely not give for patients with C-diff

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No anti-diarrheals

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21
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What kind of precautions must we place patients with C-diff

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Contact Precautions

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22
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Vancomycin by mouth can cause

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C-diff

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23
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What is best way to prevent spread of C-diff

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Hand-washing

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24
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What is the action of Sulfonamides

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Inhibit folic acid synthesis

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25
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Are sulfonamides Bacteriostatic or Bactericidal, and are they Narrow Spectrum or Broad Spectrum

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Bactericidal

Broad spectrum

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26
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Bactrim is most commonly given to help with

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UTI

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27
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Mafenide (Sulfamylon) and Silver Sulfadine (Silvadene) are given to help with

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Meningitis

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28
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Sulfasalazine is given to help with

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Ulcerative Colitis

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29
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Sulfonamides can cause what kind of Colitis

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C-diff

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30
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Bactrim should be given when

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on empty stomach

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31
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Giving a drug on an empty stomach means __ hours before meal OR __ hours after meal

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1 hour before or 2 hours after

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32
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Sulfasalazine should be given how

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with food

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33
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What is penicillin derived from

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Mold from on bread and fruit

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34
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What is the action of Natural Penicillin

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Inhibit Cell wall synthesis

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35
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Are Natural Penicillins Bacteriostatic or Bactericidal, and are they Narrow Spectrum or Broad Spectrum

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Bactericidal and Narrow Spectrum

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36
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What route is Penicillin G given

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IM,IV

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37
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What route is Penicillin V given

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Oral

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38
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What is the action of a Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin

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Combats resistance to penicillinase/beta lactamase

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39
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What is Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin used for (2)

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MRSA, Staph

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40
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What is the difference between Dicloxacillin, Oxacillin, and Natho Cyllin

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Dicloxacillin can only be given oral

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41
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Is Aminopenicillin Broad Spectrum or Narrow Spectrum

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Broad Spectrum

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42
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Dicloxacillin, Oxacillin, and Natho Cyllin, are all examples of

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Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillins

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43
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Amoxicillin and Ampicillin are examples of

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Aminopenicillins

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44
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Amoxicillin is used for ______ and can be given _____

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Ear infections and can be given PO

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45
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Ampicillin is used for ______(2) and can be given ____

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UTI,STD and can be given IM,IV

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46
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Amoxicillin must be given with

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Food

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47
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What is the action of Beta lactamase inhibitor

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Inhibit activity of beta lactamase

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48
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Beta lactamase inhibitor are given with (2)

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Aminopenicillins or Extended spectrum

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49
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Beta lactamase inhibitor are used where

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bacterial resistance is present

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50
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Extended Spectrum Penicillins have a

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Wider range that broad spectrum

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51
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What does Extended Spectrum Penicillins destroy

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Pseudomonas

52
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Extended Spectrum Penicillins is used for

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Serious infections

53
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For Gonorrhea and Syphilis the choice drug is

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Ampicillin

54
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For Septicemia and Meningitis the choice drug is

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Extended Spectrum Penicillins

55
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What is the choice drug for Otitis Media

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Amoxicillin

56
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What is the choice drug for Pneumonia

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Natural Penicillin

57
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What is the choice drug for a UTI

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Ampicillin

58
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Ticarcillin, Piperacillin, and Carbenicillin are all examples of

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Extended Spectrum Penicillins

59
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C-diff can be seen how long after drug has started

60
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What is the action of Cephalosporins

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Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis

61
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Are Cephalosporins Bacteriostatic or Bactericidal, and are they Narrow Spectrum or Broad Spectrum

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Bactericidal and Broad Spectrum

62
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Keflex is an example of a

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1st generation Cephalosporins

63
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Kefzol is an example of a

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1st generation Cephalosporins

64
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Zinacef is an example of a

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2nd generation Cephalosporins

65
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Fortaz is an example of a

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3rd generation Cephalosporins

66
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Cephalosporins should be given on a

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Empty stomach

67
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Cephalosporins should not be given if patient is taking

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Antacids or Irons

68
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What is the action of a Monobactam

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Inhibit Cell wall synthesis

69
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Are Monobactams bactericidal or bacteriostatic, and are they narrow or broad spectrum

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Bactericidal and Narrow Spectrum

70
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Monobactams are used for (3)

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Respiratory Infections, Uterine infections, and UTIs

71
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Monobactam can be given (3)

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IVPB, IM, Inhalation

72
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A major adverse effect of a Monobactam is (2)

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TENS

C-diff

73
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Monobactams can be contraindicated if patient had

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Liver Disease

74
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What is the action of a Carbapenem

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Inhibit Cell Wall Synthesis

75
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Are Carbapenem bactericidal or bacteriostatic, and are they narrow or broad spectrum

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Bactericidal and Broad Spectrum

76
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Carbapenems are resistant to

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Beta Lactamase

77
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The 4 drugs in the Beta lactam Ring are

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Carbapenems
Cephalosporins
Penicillins
Monobactams

78
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Carbapenems are used for (3)

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Serious Nosocomial Infections
Meningitis
Septicemia

79
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Carbapenems can be given

80
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If adverse effects are seen in Carbapenems, what should we do

A

D/C the med

81
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Imipenem and Cilastatin are given for

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Endocarditis, Septicemia

82
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Meropenem is given for

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Meningitis

83
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Ertapenem is given for

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Nosocomial Infections

84
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What is the action of a Tetracycline

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Inhibit Protein Synthesis

85
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Are Tetracyclines bactericidal or bacteriostatic, and are they narrow or broad spectrum

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Bacteriostatic and Broad Spectrum

86
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Tetracyclines is the drug of choice for which types of infections

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Upper respiratory infections

87
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Tetracycline can treat which STD

88
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What drug group is used when patient has an allergy to Penicillin

A

Tetracycline

89
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Tetracycline can only be given in children

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with their permanent teeth

90
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Tetracycline should be taken on _______ and what should the patient do after taking it

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Empty stomach

Sit upright for at least 30 minutes

91
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Chelation is a

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Unabsorbable mass

92
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What is the action of a Macrolide

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Inhibit protein synthesis

93
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Are Macrolides bactericidal or bacteriostatic, and are they narrow or broad spectrum

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Broad Spectrum, and whether it is Bacteriostatic or Bactericidal is based on dose

94
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Macrolides can be used prophylactically for

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Tuberculosis

95
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Which STD are Macrolides used for

96
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Macrolides are the drug of choice when

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patient has an allergy to Penicillin

97
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Erythromycin is the drug of choice for

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patients with allergy to Penicillins

98
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Macrolides are given on

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Empty stomach

99
Q

What is the action of a Lincosamide

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Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis

100
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Are Lincosamides bactericidal or bacteriostatic, and are they narrow or broad spectrum

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Bacteriostatic and Bactericidal and Broad Spectrum

101
Q

Lincosamides are used when

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other meds have been unsuccessful for Serious infections

102
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What is the chance of getting C-diff for patients on Lincosamides

103
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Patients on Lincosamides should have there stools reported how often

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3-5 times a day

104
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Lincosamides should be infused …

105
Q

Don’t use Lincosamides if patient is on

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Neuromuscular blockers

106
Q

What is the trade name for Amoxicillin

107
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What is the drug class for Amoxicillin

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Aminopenicillin

108
Q

What is the action of Amoxicillin

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Binds to bacterial cell wall, causing cell death.

109
Q

What is the trade name for Ticarcillin Disodium

110
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What is the drug class for Ticarcillin

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extended spectrum penicillins

111
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What is the action of Ticarcillin

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Binds to bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death

112
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What is the trade name for Cephalexin

113
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What is the drug class for Cephalexin

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first generation cephalosporins

114
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What is the action of Cephalexin

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Binds to bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death.

115
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What is the trade name for Ceftazidime

116
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What is the drug class for Ceftazidime

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third generation cephalosporins

117
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What is the action of Ceftazidime

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Binds to the bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death.

118
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Penicillins are used to treat which type of STD

119
Q

Which drug can cause and treat C-diff

A

Vancomycin

120
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Which drug has an indication of gang green sepsin

A

Carbapenems

121
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Aztreonam and Aztreonam are examples of

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Monobactams

122
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Aztreonam can be used

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By inhalation

123
Q

Imipenem, Meropenem, and Ertapenem are examples of

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Carbapenems

124
Q

Tetracycline increases the effects of (3) ______ while decreasing the effect of ______

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Increases Digoxin, Insulin, Anticoagulant

Decreases Contraceptives

125
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Erythromycin is an example of a

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