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PO Antibiotics: A-C Flashcards

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How does Amoxicillin work?

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It fights bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls.

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What bacterial infections is Amoxicillin used to treat?

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A wide variety: tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

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What should you tell the patient when dispensing Amoxicillin?

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1) Take at the same time every day.
2) Can be taken with or without food (take with food if you experience an upset stomach).
3) Monitor for rash, trouble breathing, and nausea/vomiting.

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What are the contraindications for Amoxicillin?

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Patients allergic to penicillin family antibiotics.

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What are the possible side-effects of Amoxicillin?

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Rash, trouble breathing, and nausea/vomiting.

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What is another name for Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate?

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Augmentin

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How does Augmentin work?

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It stops the growth of bacteria.

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What is Augmentin?

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A penicillin-based antibiotic.

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How does the Clavulanate contribute to Augmentin?

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It results in an increased spectrum of action and restored efficacy against amoxicillin-resistant bacteria.

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What should you tell patients when dispensing Augmentin?

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1) Tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
2) Take at the same time every day for hte best results.
3) Monitor for rash, trouble breathing, and nausea/vomitting.

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What are the contraindications for Augmentin?

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Pts with allergies to Penicillin family antibiotics.

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What are other names for Azithromycin?

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Z pack, Zithromax

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How does Azithromycin fight bacteria?

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It inhibits its growth by interfering with protein synthesis.

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What sorts of infections is Azithromycin used to treat?

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Many different types of bacterial infections, such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually-transmitted diseases.

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What should you tell patients when dispensing tablet Azithromycin?

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1) Take as prescribed with a full glass of water and with food to prevent nausea/vomiting.
2) Stop taking it if they develop diarrhea or rashes.
3) Avoid prolonged sun exposure and tanning beds while taking.

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What are the contraindications for Azithromycin?

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1) Patients less than 6 months old.

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What are the possible side effects of Azithromycin?

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1) Sensitivity to sunlight.
2) Diarrhea or rashes
3) Nausea/vomiting

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What is another name for Keflex?

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Cephalexin

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What is another name for Cephalexin?

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Keflex

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What is Cephalexin and how does it work?

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It is a cephalosporin antibiotic kills bacteria by inhibiting synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer of the bacterial cell wall.

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What infections is Keflex used to treat?

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Upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.

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What should you tell the patient when dispensing Cephalexin?

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1) Take with a full glass of water.

23
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What are the possible side effects of Cephalexin?

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Nausea or vomitingf

24
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What is another name for Ciprofloxacin HCL?

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Cipro

25
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How does Ciprofloxacin HCl work?

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It functions by inhibiting enzymes necessary to separate bacterial DNA, thereby inhibiting cell division.

26
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What broad-spectrum antibiotice is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.?

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Ciprofloxacin HCl

27
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What should you tell the patient when administering Cipro?

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1) Take with a full glass of water and increase water intake throughout the course of therapy.
2) Take at the same time every day.
3) Avoid dairy products while taking.
4) Avoid amount of time in sunlight.
5) Discontinue if you experience tendon pain.

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What sorts of infections does Cipro treat?

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Urinary tract infections, skin infections, or some vaginal infections.

29
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What are the contraindications for Cipro?

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Pregnant females

30
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What are the possible side effects of Ciprofloxacin HCl?

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1) Photosensitivity

2) Can contribute to tearing or swelling of tendons.

31
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What is another name for Clindamycin HCl?

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Cleocin HCl

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How does Cleocin HCl work?

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It interrupts cell reproduction by attaching itself to the bacteria’s DNA.

33
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What should you tell the patient when dispensing Clindamycin HCl?

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1) Take with food to prevent nausea/vomiting.

2) May cause diarrhea. Discontinue immediately if you experience bloody stools.

34
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What are the side effects of Clindamycin HCl?

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1) Diarrhea.

2) Nause/vomiting.

35
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What is another name for Doxycycline Monohydrate?

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Monodox

36
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What should you tell patients when dispensing Monodox?

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1) Take with food to decrease upset stomach.
2) Take with a full glass of water.
3) May cause photosensitivity, so avoid extended amount of time in sunlight.

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What are the contraindications for Monodox?

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1) Should not be given to children under 8 years old

2) Should not be given to pregnant females.

38
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What is another name for Monodox?

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Doxycycline Monohydrate

39
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What is another name for Levofloxacin?

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Levaquin

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How does Levaquin work? What types of bacteria is it effective against?

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It inhibits the enzymes necessary to separate DNA prior to bacterial cell division. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

41
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What is another name for Levaquin?

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Levofloxacin

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What should you tell a patient when dispensing Levaquin?

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1) Take at the same time every day.
2) Take with a full glass of water.
3) Discontinue if you experience tendon or muscle pain.
4) May cause photosensitivity; avoid extended time in sunlight.
5) May cause numbness, tingling, or burning pain.

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What is another name for metronidazole?

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Flagyl

44
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What should you tell a patient when dispensing Flagyl?

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1) Don’t drink alcohol while taking (will cause nausea!)

2) Take with food to help prevent nausea and vomiting.

45
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What is another name for Flagyl?

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Metronidazole

46
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How does Penicillin V Potassium work?

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Prevents bacteria from being able to grow and divide, eventually causing them to shed their cell walls and die.

47
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What should you tell a patient when dispensing?

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1) May cause a rash or itching.

48
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What are other names for Sulphamethoxazole/Trimethoprim?

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Septra, Bactrim

49
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How does Bactrim work?

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Sulphamethoxazole inhibits bacterial growth (bacteriostatic); trimethoprim inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis.

50
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What should you tell a patient when dispensing Bactrim?

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1) Take with food to prevent nausea and vomiting.

2) Avoid extended time in sunlight (may cause photosensitivity).

51
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What are the contraindications for Bactrim?

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1) Anyone with a sulfa drug allergy.
2) Patients with liver or kidney disease.
3) Patients with anemia.
4) Women who are pregnant.

52
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What is another name for Bactrim?

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Sulphamethoxazole/Trimethoprim or Septra

53
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What is another name for Septra?

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Sulphamethoxazole/Trimethoprim or Bactrim

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