Protective Function Flashcards
one type of immune response
fever
purpose of chemo agents
- immune system is not sufficient to protect the body
- destroys organisms that invade the body
- destroys abnormal cells within body
Function of the Immune System
protect body from invasion by general hazards
action of chemo agents
alter cell function or disrupt cell integrity causing cell death
prevent cell reproduction, leading to cell death
may affect normal cells
nucleus function
contains genetic material
cell reproduction
regulates production of proteins
function of proteins
allows cell to function
maintains homeostasis
promotes cell division
parts of cell membrane
lipids
proteins - surface antigens
receptor sites
channels
types of lipids
phosphlipids
glycolipids
cholesterol
function of lipid layer of cell membrane
provide barrier
maintain homeostasis
where are surface antigens found
cell membrane
purpose of surface antigen (histocompatibility proteins)
role in cell immunity
allows for self identification
immune system recognizes self from non self
function of receptor sites on membranes
allows interaction with various chemicals, agents
function of channels or pores
allows for passage of substances in and out of cell
G0 phase of cell cycle
resting phase
G1 phase
gathering phase
S phase
synthesizing phase
G2 phase
last substances needed for division are collected and produced
M phase
cell division -> 2 identical DAUGHTER cells
what did penicillin come from
mold
1920
when were sulfonamides introduced
1935
bactin sulfer?
action of anti infective drugs
interferes with formation of bacterial cell wall
prevents cell of organism from using substances essential to their growth
interferes with protein synthesis
interferes with DNA synthesis
alters permeability of membrane, lets cell components leak out
define narrow spectrum
effective against only few microorganisms with specific metabolic pathway/enzyme
med for neisseria gonorrhea
spectinomycin (trobcin)
define broad spectrum
useful for treating a wide variety of infections
what is selective toxicity
toxicity to the infecting agent without harming the normal cells of host/body.
what procedures use prophylactic drugs
dental work
how do microorganisms develop resistance
- by altering binding sites on membrane or ribosome to prevent drug entering cell
- by producing enzymes that is antagonist to drug
- by changing their permeability
what is acquired resistance
microorganisms that were once sensitive to particular drug are no longer sensitive due to being exposed to the drug
how to prevent acquired resistance
- only prescribe meds when medically necessary
- complete taking all meds and don’t stop because you “feel better”
- if duration of the drug use is insufficient
define bacteriocidal
kills bacteria
define bacteriostatic
SLOWS bacterial growth
factors affecting drug choice
- immune system status
- local conditions at infection site
- allergic reactions
- age
- genetics
significance of age
cannot metabolize medications as well
increased sensitivity
common drug allergies
penicillin sulfa drugs codeine aspirin (ASA) iodine based products (contrast dye) latex based products
what is the first priority when administering anti infectives
monitor for allergies BEFORE giving first dose
what info must you have to administer anti infectives
- type of pathogen and its sensitivity
- monitor WBC, lytes
- monitor VS
- monitor for s/e, a/r
- protect the KD unless c/i due to KD failure - UA
how do you protect the KD
encourage fluids
other considerations for administering anti infectives
- hypersensitive reactions
- Kd Lv fn tests
- effectiveness of drug
s/s of hypersensitive reactions
Lu symptoms anaphylaxis redness swelling SOB phlebitis
indications of drug effectiveness
decrease in:
fever, WBC, clinical manifestations of infection
improved lab and diagnostic testing
define trough
lowest point?
how much drug is in the system before administration
drawn 30 min prior to admin of the drug
define peak
when the concentration of the drug is expected to be the highest
30 min after IV
60 min after IM
1-2 hours after PO
what to teach patients about infection and anti infectives
take entire Rx cover nose/mouth dispose of used tissue rest/sleep nutrition/fluids stress effect on immune system
what is the impact of dehydration
can decrease immunity
types of antibiotics
penicillins cephalosporins sulfonamides fluoroquinolones monobactams animoglycosides macrolides lincosamides tetracyclines antimycobacterials
classes of antivirals
anitretrovirals reverse transcriptase inhibitors protease inhibitors antiherpes nucleosides
what effects to all anti effectives have
nausea
diarrhea
s/s of infection
fever
lethargy
slow wave sleep induction - not fully rested due to no REM sleep
classic signs of inflammation
goal of antibx
decrease the population so immune system can deal with bacteria
gram positive bacteria characteristics
retains stain or resists decolorization with alcohol
gram negative characteristics
loses the stain (is decolorized by alcohol)
aerobic bacteria characteristic
needs O2 to survive
anaerobic characteristic
doesn’t use O2
aminoglycosides treat?
gram neg aerobic bacilli
bactericidal
examples of aminoglycosides
*gentamicin (garamycin) amikacin (amikin) kanamycin (kantrex) neomycin (mycifradin) streptomycin tobramycin (nebcin, Tobrex)
action of gentamicin
inhibit protein synthesis causing cell death
treats serious infections
interactions of gentamicin
diuretics
neuromuscular blockers
a/r gentamicin
ototoxicity
nephrotoxicity
define ototoxicity
tinnitus
pain in the ear
penicillin action
amoxicillin/Amoxil
inhibits the synthesis of the cell wall
treats infections caused by streptococcal, pneumococcal, staphylococcal, etc
penicillin c/i and a/r
c/i - Kd dz
a/r - GI effect
interacts with tetracycline and aminoglycosides
cephalosporins action
cefaclor (Ceclor)
interferes with the cell wall building ability during cell division
treats infection
c/i of Cephalosporins
Allergies to cephalosporins or penecillins
interaction with aminoglycosides, anticoagulants and ETOH*
Fluoroquinolones action
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Broad spectrum, for gram neg
interferes with DNA replication
for UTI, URTI*, skin infections
c/i a/r for fluoroquinolones
c/i - allergy, PREGNANCY, lactation
a/r - h/a, dizzy, GI upset
interactions - antacids, quinidine, theophylline
what biological outbreak can you use Cipro for?
anthrax
which drug is prophylactic for meningitis
Cipro
which antibiotic is most broad of broad spectrum
erythromycin
Macrolides action
Erythromycin (Ery tab)
binds to cell membranes. interferes with protein synthesis.
both bactericidal and bacteriostatic
tx resp, skin, urinary, GI infections
interactions of erythromycin
DIGOXIN - increases toxicity
oral anticoags
theophylline
corticosteroids - decreases immunity
which drug do you use if you are allergic to penecillin
- erythromycin or
- clindamycin
- tetracycline
what is the difference between macrolides and lincosamides
lincosamides are more toxic
Lincosamides action
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
interferes with protein synthesis by binding to cell membrane
for severe infections (frequent dental/bone infections)
c/i of Clindamycin
Lv, Kd impairment
GI reactions - a/r
Monobactams action
Aztreonam (Azactam)
Narrow spectrum, unique structure with little cross resistance
disrupts bacteria cell wall synthesis - promotes leakage of cell content
for UTI, skin, intra abd and gyn infections
Aztreonam a/r
GI, Lv enzyme elevation
Sulfonamides action
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
inhibit folic acid synthesis
interferes with cell wall building ability during division
for both gram neg and gram pos bacteria (UTI and ear infections
a/r and interactions of Sulfasalzine
a/r - GI s/s, renal effects due to filtration of drug
interacts with thiazide diuretics, sulfonylurea, sulfonamides (bactrim), COUMADIN
Tetracyclines action
Tetracycline (sumycin)
inhibit protein synthesis, prevents cell replication
for acne
can be used in place of penicillin
why is tetracycline not for use in children under 8
causes damage to bones and teeth
c/i of tetracycline, a/r
c/i - allergy, pregnancy, lactation
a/r - *Photosensitivity, GI effects (take on empty stomach), bone and teeth damage
interactions of tetracycline
penicillin G, BC, methoxyflurane, Digoxin
s/s of TB
pink frothy sputum
O2 saturation in the 90’s
airborne disease
common in condensed populations
what is a common s/e of all TB 1st line drugs
all induce peripheral neuropathy
patient feels like walking on “pins and needles”
what is antidote for “pins and needles”
vit B6
what are the 1st line of drugs for TB (4)
Rifampin
Isoniazid (INH)
Ethambutol
Streptomycin
TB drugs characteristics
both bacteriostatic and bactericidal
2nd line of TB drugs (2)
pyrazinamide (PZA)
Amikacin
what do you inform the client taking Rifampin
may change the color of all bodily fluids PINK
Antimycobacterial actions
Isoniazid (INH) - Nydrazid
act on the DNA of the bacteria, inhibiting growth
treats acid fast bacteria
what is another condition caused by mycobacteria and treated by INH
leprosy
a/r and interactions of INH
a/r - CNS effects, GI irritation
interactions - Rifampin and INH can cause LV toxicity
what nursing teaching do you inform your patient taking INH or Rifampin
NO ALCOHOL due to liver toxicity
define virus
NON LIVING intracellular parasite that infects bacteria, plants and animals
how do viruses work
take over mechanisms of host cell and use it to replicate their own DNA/RNA/protein
most common treatment for virus
most require no pharmacotherapy
rest
fluids
prevent spread of infection
which viruses respond to antiviral therapy
influenza A and some resp viruses Herpes CMV - cytomegalovirus HIV warts, eye infections Hep B, C
why are viruses difficult to kill
because they live IN our cells - drugs that kill viruses also kill our cells
mechanisms of antiviral drugs
- enter infected cell
- interfere with DNA/RNA synthesis or regulation
- interfere with virus binding to cell
- stimulate host immune system