N368 Final AntiInfectives Flashcards
The presence and growth of a micro-organism that produces tissue damage (depends on # and virulence of organism
Infection
What are five classic symptoms of Infection?
1) inflammation 2) Pain 3) heat, 4) redness, 5) swelling
This is an educated guess based on probability that drug will work
Empiric Therapy
Preventative, before surgery
Prophylactic Therapy
Decrease in S & S to Antibiotic compared to baseline
Therapeutic Response
not enough of a dose
Sub Therapeutic
Too high of a dose, may lead to kidney damage
Toxicity
How do you test for Kidney damage?
BUN test - creatine
age, organ function, pregnant? allergy HX,
Host factors
This will destroy the pathogen w/out hurting host, specific to organism, body does not develop resistance
Ideal Anti-microbial
Antibiotics may be classified as what two things?
Bactericidal or Bacteriostatic
Antibiotic type that does not change the growth or development of the organism.
Bacteriostatic
Antibiotic type that causes Suicide, homicide of the micro-organism, kills the organism
Bactericidal
Some antibiotics can be both? T or F
T
What is the actions of Antibiotics?
1) inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis 2) Disrupts cell membrane function 3) inhibits protein synthesis 4) inhibits nucleic acid production 5) interferes with metabolism
Dose shape affect classification?
yes
Gram stain purple = ?
Gram positive
Gram stain red = ?
Gram Negative
Doesn’t matter if bacteria has been exposed before
Inherent
Dependent on exposure, bacteria mutates and leaves
Acquired
How does bacterial resistance occur?
Not strong enough dose, bacteria lives and adapts
What are three adverse effects of antimicrobials?
1) toxicity 2) allergic reaction 3) Superinfection
This eliminates or reduces normal flora
Superinfection
What are two interactions that are important to think about when administering Antimicrobial drugs?
Food-drug and Drug-Drug
What are five nursing considerations with antimicrobial therapy that must be considered?
1) match drug to bug-identification 2) Assess for infection-a) inflammation b) Health problems c) possible drug allergies d) Hx of exposure e) baseline assessment of organs that may be affected by drug
3) Educating the patient- a) virus = no antibiotics b) daytime med regimen - meals 4) monitor the effects of drug therapy a) Decrease in WBC b) Decrease in fever c) BUN creatine
5) Education about misuse of antibiotics - COST
What are Five defense mechanisms of the body toward acquiring an infection?
1) Cilated mucous secretions/membranes
2) Intact skin
3) Mechanical- tears, itching, coughing
4) Phagocytic cell
5) Immune and inflammatory response
What are some reasons that a micro-organism might be able to invade the body?
1) Breaks in the skin - first line of defense
2) Impaired blood supply
3) Neutropedia - decrease WBC
4) malnourished
5) Poor personal hygiene
6) Suppression of indigidous flora - superinfection
7) Suppression of immune system and inflammatory response
8) Chronic Cortico-steriod therapy - slow healing
9) diabetes and other chronic illnesses
10) old age
What are some important teaching points for the patient?
1) Sleep 2) Handwashing 3)Anti-biotic therapy is individualized 4) Eating 5) Brush teeth and bathing 6)
This is used to treat an UTI infection, contra-indicated to pregnant women, and patients with renal failure, Must teach patient to wipe from front to back
Sulfonamides
Interferes with folic acid production to prevent multiplication of new bacteria
Sulfonamides
Sulfonamides are often combined with
Trimethoprim/Bactrim DS Septra
What are two types of white blood cells?
Neutrophils and Leukocytes
This is naturally occurring, and is used to treat Strep throat, Pneumonia, and Gonorrhea. It is also called _______________?
Penicillin, Beta Lactum Antibiotics
This inhibits synthesis of the bacteria cell wall,
Penicillin mechanism of action
What is the injectable form of penicillin called?
Penicillin G
This is given so the patient does not become resistant to methacillin?
Penicillinase
This form of penicillin is semi-synthetic and is easier on the stomach?
Ampicillin
When should penicillin be given to the patient?
1hr before meal or 1hr after meal, also must take w/glass of water
If given IV, how many mL should be given?
50-100 mL
What is the most common antibiotic allergy, medicine? What percentage of the population?
Penicillin, 5 % of pop, 5% of them will have a severe response so .25 of pop
This type of medication is structurally similar to penicillin, also a beta lactum?
Cephalosporin
What is the mechanism of action for Cephalosporin?
Inhibits synthesis of the bacterial cell wall
What are two types of Cephalosporins?
Ancef, Rocephin
What might be an indicator that a patient is allergic to a Cephalosporin?
If the pt is also allergic to penicillin
How are Cephalosporins used?
as penicillin beta lactamase inhibitor
This type of medication is a broad spectrum, not to be given to pregnant females nor children under 8 yrs old
Tetracyclines
What are two forms of Tetracyclines
Doxycycline, Minocycline (minocin)
This medication is used for Cholera, Rocky-mt spotted fever, and Lyme Disease
Tetracycline
If used this drug is more likely to cause a superinfection than any other antibiotic?
Tetracycline
This drug is not to be used w/penicillin or Cephalosporins?
Tetracyclines
This drug causes teeth coloration (THRUSH) and bone growth to decrease in children under 8? This drug also interacts with dairy products.
Tetracycline
This is an antibiotic that is used to great aerobic, gram-negative bacteria? It is ineffective against Anaerobic bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Aminoglycosides
This drug is only used for serious infections when nothing else will work, Must monitor blood serum levels closely,
Aminoglycosides
This drug will damage hearing and kidney function. Must do a blood test to determine the amt of drug in the blood of the GI tract. This test can be administered __________ after administration.
Aminoglycosides, 1hr
This drug is given parentally or rectally. What Lab work must be done?
aminoglycosides, BUN and Creatine, if BUN is inc. then that is bad
This drug permanently alters the DNA of the bacteria and kills it.
Quinolones
How are quinolones administered?
IV, PO
What are three types of Quinolones?
1) Ciproflaxin - Cipro
2) Levofloxacin - Levaquin
3) Ofloxacin - Do not give to pregnant patient
This drug should not be given to pregnant women nor to pt under 16 years old.
Quinolones
This drug is used for Respiratory, urinary, and skin infections (STD)
Quinolones
Quinolones are administered) ________ times a day?
1
This drug is a substitute for pt that are allergic to penicillin? Has the same uses as penicillin, (pneumonia, strep, gonorrhea)
Macrolides
This drug may be either bacteriostatic or Bactericida
Macrolides
This drug should not be given to pt with liver disease?
Macrolides
What are three types of Macrolides?
1) Erthromycin,
2) Azithromycin = Z-Pak
3) Clarithromycin
What is another name for Clarithromycin?
Biaxin
What is another name for Azithromycin?
Zithromycin
What is a common s/e of Erthromycin that makes pt respond by not taking their medication?
Diarrhea
How often is Erthromycin given?
3x/day
This medication is good against anaerobes, alcohol should not be drank, given PO, HO-IV,
Metronidazole
What is the trade name for Metronidazole?
Flagyl
This drug is given to treat MRSA? 2x/day, peak and trough must be monitored!
Vancomycin
This drug is used for bone marrow depression, and it is the drug of Choice for Typhoid Fever
Chloramphenicol
This is a slow growing organism. May cause systemic infections or may affect parts of the body such as the skin, nails, hair, difficult to treat bacterial infection
Fungi
Anti-fungal drugs act by interfering with the __________
Synthesis of ergosterol
This is a chemical found in fungal cell membranes
Ergosterol
This is also known as ringworm” or athletes foot”
Tinea Corporis