penicillins

Question 1

what drug classes are included in beta lactams (SILLY CEPH CaMo)

Answer 1

penicillin, cephalosporins, carbapenem, monobactams

Question 2

3 drugs included in penicillins

Answer 2

penicillin G, amoxicillin, ampicillin

Question 3

hallmark of pen G

Answer 3

only adminstered IV, IM, narrow spectrum

Question 4

indications of penicillins

Answer 4

gram positive infections, prophylaxis

Question 5

action of penicillins

Answer 5

bactericidal

Question 6

indications of pen G

Answer 6

strep throat, prophylaxis, gram + infection

Question 7

actions of pen G

Answer 7

bactericidal, inhibits cell wall synthsis, narrow spectrum

Question 8

adverse effects of pen G

Answer 8

N/V/D, thrush, allergic reactions

Question 9

contraindications of pen G

Answer 9

PCN allergy, aki/severe renal failure

Question 10

indications of amoxicillin

Answer 10

resp infections, gram + infections, sinsuitis, ear infections, endocarditis, prohylaxis

Question 11

actions of amoxicillin

Answer 11

bactericidal, blocks synthesis of cell wall

Question 12

adverse effects of amoxicillin

Answer 12

diarrhea, C diff, allergic reaction
(mononucleosis + amoxicillin=rash)

Question 13

contraindications of amoxicillin

Answer 13

PCN allergy

Question 14

indications of ampicillin

Answer 14

otitis media, sinusitis, resp infections, GU infections, meningitis

Question 15

actions of ampicillin

Answer 15

bactericidal, binds to cell wall, broader spectrum that PCN

Question 16

adverse effects of ampicillin

Answer 16

rash, anaphylaxis, diarrhea, superinfefction, thrush

Question 17

contraindications of ampicillin

Answer 17

PCN allergy