Narrow Spectrums Flashcards
1
Q
Gram +
A
Streptogramins, linezolid, vancomycin, daptomycin
2
Q
Gram -
A
Polymyxin B & Colistin (Polymyxin E)
3
Q
Streptogramin administration
A
IV with D5W
4
Q
Streptogramin excretion
A
Hepatic
5
Q
Streptogramin side effects
A
Irritating to vasculature (therefore given in D5W)
6
Q
Linezolid administration
A
Oral administration ON A FULL STOMACH
7
Q
Linezolid excretion
A
Kidneys
8
Q
Linezolid contraindication
A
Expensive (other than that it’s great)
9
Q
Vancomycin administration
A
IV
10
Q
Vancomycin excretion
A
Kidneys
11
Q
Vancomycin toxicity
A
Red-man syndrome
12
Q
Daptomycin administration
A
IV
13
Q
Daptomycin excretion
A
Kidneys
14
Q
Daptomycin toxicity
A
Elevated CPK
15
Q
Polymyxin B administration
A
Topical
