Quiz 3 Flashcards
clindamycin
Cleocin
Lincosamide antibiotic
complete full course of therapy
symptoms should improve within 2-3 days
can resume normal activities after 24 hours
st. Johns Wort may decrease levels
DI: Atracurium and Nondepolarizing muscle relaxants, Cyclosporine, Erythomycin
acyclovir
Zovirax
Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor Herpes complete full course of therapy make sure you have adequate hydration symptoms should improve within 2-3 days prophylaxis should reduce the number of breakouts not indicated for children under 2 YO use caution with concurrent nephrotoxins May cause Malaise
nitrofurantoin
Macrodantin
Nitrofuran Antibiotic May make urine brown- this is not harmful complete full course of therapy Suspension: Shake well keep in fridge avoid mixing with food or beverages symptoms should improve within 2-3 days indicated for UTI may resume normal activites after 24 hours
mupirocin
Bactroban
Topical antibacterial
instruct patient on proper administration technique
avoid exposure to open wounds burns or eyes
the area may be covered with a gauze
for skin infections
valacyclovir
Valtrex
Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor symptoms should improve 2-3 days if used prophylaxis should reduce the number of breakouts not indicated for children under 2 YO use caution with concurrent nephrotoxins not for use in adults with chicken pox Can cause malaise, HA
oseltamivir
Tamiflu
neuraminidase inhibitor, antiviral
complete full course of therapy
symptoms should improve within 2-3 days
prophylaxis is for patients that are in close contact with high risk of those who are infected with the flu
treatment must start with in 48 hours of exposure
influenza virus vaccine
Fluzone
Vaccine Do not inject IV shake vial before use Administer in the deltoid muscle in adults and older children, anterolateral of the thigh in young chidlren may cause myalgia, fever or malaise
tamsulosin
Flomax
Alpha 1 blocker
avoid activities requiring coordination until you know how you react to drug
rise slowly from sitting or lying position (orthostatic hypotension)
loss of consciousness is possible with first dose
commonly used for HTN or BPH–> if patient has both avoid taking other alpha blockers
terazosin
Hytrin
Alpha 1 blocker
avoid activities that require mental alterness
rise slowly from sitting/lying position (orthostatic hypotension)
may experienve syncope or loss of consciousness with first dose
Take drug at bedtime to minimize side effects (especially first dose)
avoid sudden discontinuation of drug
avoid alcohol while taking this drug
safety not established in children
Used for BPH and HTN
Cleocin
clindamycin
Lincosamide antibiotic
complete full course of therapy
symptoms should improve within 2-3 days
can resume normal activities after 24 hours
st. Johns Wort may decrease levels
DI: Atracurium and Nondepolarizing muscle relaxants, Cyclosporine, Erythomycin
Zovirax
acyclovir
Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor Herpes complete full course of therapy make sure you have adequate hydration symptoms should improve within 2-3 days prophylaxis should reduce the number of breakouts not indicated for children under 2 YO use caution with concurrent nephrotoxins May cause Malaise
Macrodantin
nitrofurantoin
Nitrofuran Antibiotic May make urine brown- this is not harmful complete full course of therapy Suspension: Shake well keep in fridge avoid mixing with food or beverages symptoms should improve within 2-3 days indicated for UTI may resume normal activites after 24 hours
Bactroban
mupirocin
Topical antibacterial
instruct patient on proper administration technique
avoid exposure to open wounds burns or eyes
the area may be covered with a gauze
for skin infections
Valtrex
valacyclovir
Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor symptoms should improve 2-3 days if used prophylaxis should reduce the number of breakouts not indicated for children under 2 YO use caution with concurrent nephrotoxins not for use in adults with chicken pox Can cause malaise, HA
Tamiflu
oseltamivir
neuraminidase inhibitor, antiviral
complete full course of therapy
symptoms should improve within 2-3 days
prophylaxis is for patients that are in close contact with high risk of those who are infected with the flu
treatment must start with in 48 hours of exposure
