TB pharm - Exam 1B Flashcards

1
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what class is Isoniazid (INH)

A

Antitubercular drug

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2
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Isoniazid MOA

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Disrupts cell wall synthesis essential functions of mycobacteria

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3
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Isoniazid indication

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First line TB med

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4
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Isoniazid SE

A

Peripheral neuropathy, hepatotoxicity, optic neuritis/visual disturbance, hyperglycemia

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5
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Isoniazid nursing considerations

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BBW: increased risk of hepatitis (often given w/ vit B6)

Avoid antacids

When given with rifampin, can increase CNS & hepatotoxicity

If given w/ phenytoin, can increase phenytoin effect

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6
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Rifampin MOA

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Inhibits protein synthesis via attacking the hydrocarbon ring structure

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6
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what class is Rifampin

A

Antitubercular drug

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7
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Rifampin indications

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Mycobacterial infections

meningitis, HIV

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8
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Rifampin SE

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Hepatitis, hematologic disorders, red/brown discoloration of the urine & other body fluids

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9
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Rifampin nursing considerations

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Lots of drug-drug interaction so consult HCP & pharm before taking (may need to increase dose of the other meds)

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10
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what class is Ethambutol

A

Antitubercular drug

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Ethambutol MOA

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Diffusing into the mycobacteria and suppresses RNA synthesis, which inhibits protein synthesis

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12
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Ethambutol indication

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First line bacteriostatic

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13
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Ethambutol SE

A

Retrobulbar neuritis
Blindness

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14
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Ethambutol nursing consideration

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Usually given in combo with INH and rifampin

Not for children <13 yrs

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15
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what class is Pyrazinamide

A

Antitubercular drug

16
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Pyrazinamide MOA

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Unknown -> thought to inhibit lipid and nucleic acid synthesis

17
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Pyrazinamide indications

A

Bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on drug concentration

18
Q

Pyrazinamide SE

A

Hepatotoxicity
Hyperuricemia

19
Q

Pyrazinamide nursing considerations

A

Contraindicated in severe hepatic disease or acute gout

Not for pregnant people in USA

20
Q

what class is Streptomycin

A

Antitubercular drug

21
Q

Streptomycin MOA

A

Aminoglycoside – interfering with normal protein synthesis causing production of faulty proteins within the bacteria

22
Q

Streptomycin indication

A

TB

23
Q

Streptomycin SE

A

Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Blood dyscrasias

24
Q

Streptomycin nursing considerations

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can increase bleeding so careful with people on anticoags

given IM