Pharm Unit 3 - Aspiration, PONV, Antiarrythmics, locals, fluids Flashcards
What is the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)?
lowest concentration of a given antimicrobial that will inhibit an organisms growth
how is antibiotic susceptibility related to MIC
MIC increases with reduced susceptibility
when does resistance occur
when MIC exceeds the tolerable dose
What is the post-antibiotic effect?
Bacterial killing continues after the serum level drops below the MIC
what is time dependent killing
-bactericidal activity continues as long as plasma concentration is above the MIC
what is an example of time dependent killing
beta lactams
what is concentration dependent killing
efficacy increases as concentration increases
examples of concentration dependent killling
aminoglycosides and quinolones
what type are antibiotics are typically bacteriostatic
protein synthesis inhibitors
characteristic of a bacteriostatic antibiotic
interfere with growth and replication
what is empiric therapy
treat based on most likely organisms
what type of antibiotics are typically bactericidal
cell wall acting
when are bactericidal abx always used
immunosuppressed or severe infection
definitive therapy
treat based on identified organism
preventative therapy
prophylaxis based on the most likely organism
Persistent suppression of bacterial growth after antibiotic concentration has fallen below the specified MIC is known as
post antibiotic effect
Antibiotic which may prolong the neuromuscular blocking effects of rocuronium
levofloxacin
When this agent is combined with ampicillin, it extends the spectrum of activity to be active against more gram negative and anaerobic bacteria
sulbactam
The mechanism of action of cefotetan is
inhibition of crosslinking of peptidoglycan to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis
Prolonged QT on ECG and cardiac arrhythmia is a possible risk with
quinolones
antibiotic to avoid in a pregnant patient
doxycycline
Agent that may be used for decolonization of patients who are nasal carriers of MRSA and MSSA
mupirocin
vancomycin is associated with all of the following adverse effects except
bleeding
Select the antiemetic agent that is associated with dry mouth, blurry vision, and may cause cognitive impairment in elderly patients:
scopalamine