Module 13 infections and bacteria Flashcards
What are the 4 types of Anti-infective Drugs?
Antibacterial
antiviral
antifunal
antiprotozoal
Broad Spectrum Antibiotics
Work against BOTH gram positive and gram Negative bacteria
Narrow Spectrum antibiotics
Work against EITHER positive or negative gram bacteria.
MRSA
Mutated bacterium that causes infections and is difficult to treat
- it can resist penicillin
- Requires a broad spectrum antibiotic
What assessment must be done prior to giving an antibiotic
- allergies
- make sure c&S has been collected before first dose
- History of liver or kidney disease
- Vital signs
- Any oral contraceptives
Side effects of antibiotics
Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Adverse Effects to antibiotics
- Super infection
- Organ toxicity
- Anaphylaxis
Super Infection
- secondary infections that present when normal microorganisms in the body are destroyed
- Mostly caused by broad spectrum antibiotics
Preventative measures after taking antibiotics to prevent super/opportunistic infections
- Probiotics
- Wash hands
Common Antifungal Medications
Nystatin
Ketoconazole
Fluconazole
Fungi
Meant to decompose dead plants and animals
Most common fungal infection
Candidiasis
How do Antifungal medications work?
Cause fungal cell walls to become porous and leaky
Two Lab tests used to guid pharmacotherapy in HIV
Viral load in plasma
CD4 lymphocyte count
Antiretrociral Drug calssfications
Reverse Transcriptase inhibitors
Protease inhibitors
