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Weaken bacterial cell wall (Bactericidal) Flashcards

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What are 4 beta-lactam antibacterial agents?

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penicillin, cephalosporin, carbapenem, and monobactam

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Prototype for broad spectrum Penicillin?

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Ampicillin

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Therapeutic use of Ampicllin?

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Treat infections d/t gram-positive bacteria

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Adverse effects of Ampicillin?

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diarrhea, rash, allergic rxn, anaphylaxis, pseudomembranous colitis (C diff)

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Contraindications for Ampicillin?

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hypersensitivity or allergic rxn

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Ampicillin preacutions?

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cautious if you have severe renal insufficiency, infectious mononucleosis (rash), ALL, and CMV infections

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Routes for Ampicillin administration?

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PO, IV, IM; rapid onset of action

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How is Ampicillin metabolized and excreted?

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metabolized: liver
excreted: kidneys

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What should be obtained prior to administration of Penicillins?

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cultures and any drug allergies

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T/F. The dosage of Penicillin G is prescribed in units

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True; all others in mg or g

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How should oral Penicillin be administered?

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with a full glass of water 1hr AC or 2 hr PC

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Which Penicillins should be taken with meals?

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Penicillin V, Ampicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

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Why should we monitor kidney function with use of Penicillins?

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impaired renal function can cause toxic levels of PCN

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If administering a Penicillin IV how long should we monitor for an allergic rxn?

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30 minutes

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Education with use of Penicillins?

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Wear medic alert bracelet; allergy to one penicillin means allergy to all others; use additional contraceptive method b/c penicillins can decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness

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Drug interactions with Penicillins?

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Penicillin should not be mixed in the same IV solution as aminoglycosides (Gentamicin) because penicillin inactivates the aminoglycoside. Precipitate will form.

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What are beta lactamases?

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family of enzymes involved in bacterial resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics; enzymes that inactivate the beta-lactam ring

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What are beta-lactamase inhibitors?

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co-administered with beta-lactam antimicrobials to prevent antimicrobial resistance

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Types of Beta-lactamase inhibitors?

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Clavulanate, sulbactam, tazobactam

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Combination drugs with beta-lactamase inhibitors?

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ampicillin-sulbactam (Unasyn IV);

Ampicillin & clavulanate (Augmentin PO); Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn IV)

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Prototype for 1st generation Cephalosporin?

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Cefazolin (Ancef)

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Therapeutic use of Cefazolin (Ancef)?

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gram-positive, infection of bone, prophylaxis for surgical procedures

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Adverse effects of Cefazolin?

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N/V/D, rash, PAIN AT INJECTION SITE, phlebitis, pseudomembranous colitis; bleeding tendencies from cefotetan and ceftriaxone use

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Contraindications for Cefazolin?

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hypersensitivity, serious hypersensitivity to PCN

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Routes of Cefazolin administration?
IM and IV; rapid onset
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Where is Cefazolin metabolized and excreted?
metabolism: not by the liver excretion: almost entirely by the kidney
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Advantages of newer generations of cephalosporins?
1. More likely to reach CSF 2. Less susceptible to destruction by beta-lactamase 3. More effective against gram-negative organisms
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Which generations of cephalosporins can be used as broad spectrum?
3rd and 4th
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Why should patients with renal insufficiency be given a lower dose?
to prevent accumulation of toxic levels except with ceftriaxone
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Routes of cephalosporin administration?
PO with meals IM: warn patients of pain IV: intermittent infusion (piggy back) or IV push slowly over 3-5 min and in a dilute solution for bolus dosing.
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Why should you not consume alcohol with the use of Cephalosporins?
Disulfiram rxn (intolerance to alcohol)
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Calcium and ceftriaxone interaction with cephalosporins?
Administering together can cause solutions to precipitate
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T/F. Ceph/cef- and -cillins cannot be mixed d/t cross sensitivity
True
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Prototype for Carbapenems?
Imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin)
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Therapeutic use of Imipenem-cilastatin?
broad spectrum
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Adverse effects of CaRbaPeNemS?
N/V/D, rash, phlebitis, pseudomembranous colitis, CNS TOXICITY, seizures
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Carbapenems contraindications?
hypersensitivity, cross sensitivity to PCN and cephalosporins, no IM formulation if severe shock or AV block.
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Precautions for Carbapenems?
previous renal impairment and seizure disorders
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Interactions with Carbapenems?
probenecid, cyclosporine, ganciclovir, valproate (valproic acid) → can reduce these levels → breaktrhough seizures
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Route of administration for Imipenem-cilastatin?
IM or IV; rapid onset
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How is Imipenem-cilastatin metabolized and excreted?
Metabolism: renal dehydropeptidase Excretion: almost entirely by the kidney
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T/F. Carbapenems should be reserved for patients who cannot be tx with a more narrow-spectrum abx.
True
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What are glycopeptides?
inhibits bacterial cell wall formation by inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis. Do not have beta lactam rings.
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Prototype for glycopeptides?
Vancomycin
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Therapeutic use of Vancomycin?
gram + bacteria, c diff, and MRSA
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Adverse effects of VancOmycin?
thrombophlebitis, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, Red man syndrome
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What is Red man syndrome?
allergic response with a cluster of sx including rash, itching, flushing, ↑ HR ↓BP
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How can Red man syndrome side effect be avoided?
Diluting medication and infusing slowly
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Vancomycin contraindications?
vancomycin allergy
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Precautions with Vacomycin?
previous renal impairment or hearing loss, older adults (d/t renal impairment or hearing loss)
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Interactions with Vancomycin?
other drugs that cause ototoxicity like loop diuretics, erythromycin, and aminoglycoside abx
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Route of Vancomycin administration? and excretion
Route: IV and PO Excretion: almost entirely by the kidneys
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How do we monitor for ototoxicity and renal toxicity with Vancomycin use?
Monitor trough levels so dosage adjustments can be made as needed
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Which labs should we evaluate prior to Vancomycin administration?
creatinine clearance and GFR to evaluate kidney function
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What is the serum target dose for Vancomycin?
15-20mcg/mL
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Rate of Vancomycin IV piggyback administration?
60 minutes or longer
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Prototype for Monobactams?
Aztreonam (Azactam)
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How are monobactams different than other beta lactams?
The beta lactam ring is alone and not fused to another ring
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Therapeutic use of Aztreonam?
serious gram negative infections including CYSTIC FIBROSIS
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Route of Aztreonam admnistration?
IM, IV, inhalation. Rapid onset of action.
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Adverse effects of Aztreonam?
- inhalant: upper airway irritation, chest discomfort, cough, wheezing, and fever. - Pain at IM site. - seizures, anaphylaxis, pseudomembranous colitis
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Aztreonam contraindications?
hypersensitivity
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Aztreonam precautions?
renal impairment, cross sensitivity to PCN (rare), very low FEV1
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Is Aztreonam considered safe to patients with PCN allergy?
Yes
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Aztreonam route for cystic fibrosis tx?
inhalation
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Where is Aztreonam metabolized and excreted?
metabolism: small amounts in the liver excretion: 60-70% unchanged by the kidney

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