penicillins Flashcards
1
Q
names
A
-penicillin G
-penicllin V
amoxicillin
-ampicillin
-piperacillin
-oxacillin
2
Q
action
A
broad spectrum antibiotic
3
Q
uses
A
-UTI
-septicemia
-meningitis
-intra abdominal infections
-STI (syphilis)
-respiratory infection (pneumonia)
4
Q
side effects
A
-GI upset
-inflammation of tongue (glossitis)
-pain at injection side
-irritation and inflammation at IV (phlebitis)
5
Q
contraindications
A
-allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin
-renal disease, asthma, bleeding disorders, GI disease
6
Q
nursing considerations
A
-pregnancy and breastfeeding safe
-makes oral contraceptive ineffective
-take with food
