Week 8 Antibiotics part 1 Flashcards
Amoxicillin
Amoxil
Trimox
ER tablet; tablet; chewable tablet; capsule; suspension, reconstituted
Antimicrobial
Antibiotic
Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (penicillin derivative)
Otitis media; Respiratory Tract Infections
N/V/D; Rash
Warfarin
Anaphylaxis; superinfection
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
Augmentin
tablet, chewable tablet, ER tablet, suspension, reconstituted
Antimicrobial
Antibiotic
Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (penicillin derivative); clavulanate extends spectrum
Otitis media; Respiratory Tract Infections
N/V/D; Rash; Mycosis/candidiasis
Warfarin
Anaphylaxis; superinfection
Cefdinir
Omnicef
capsule; suspension, reconstituted
Antimicrobial
Antibiotic
Cephalosporin (3rd gen); beta-lactam antibiotic
Otitis media; bronchitis; community acquired pneumonia
N/V/D; Rash
Iron/vitamins/magnesium/aluminum; warfarin
PCN allergy
Cephalexin
Keflex
tablets; capsule; suspension, reconstituted
Antimicrobial
Antibiotic
Cephalosporin (1st gen); beta-lactam antibiotic
Skin infections, strep throat (alternative to penicillin if mild allergy), urinary tract infections in pregnancy
N/V/D; Rash
Cholestyramine; warfarin
PCN allergy
Doxycycline
Vibramycin
two salts (monohydrate, hyclate)
Antimicrobial
Antibiotic
Tetracycline
MRSA; Skin and soft tissue infections; Respiratory tract infections; Acne; Lyme disease
Photosensitivity; Tooth discoloration/cartilage; N/V/D; Esophagitis and esophageal ulceration
Antacids/calcium/iron;penicillin;digoxin;warfarin
Photosensitivity; pediatrics; pregnancy
PATIENT COUNSELINGS
- apply sunscreen before going out
- discuss potential need for second contraceptive if taking long term for acne
- adminstrate with water 240ml
- can adminstrate with bland food must be separate from 2hours for milk or calcium
Penicillin VK
Veetids
Pen-VK
Oral tablet; solution, reconstituted
Antimicrobial
Antibiotic
Beta-Lactam Antibiotic Streptococcal infection (strep throat); prophylaxis (dental)
N/V/D; rash
Probenecid; warfarin
Anaphylaxis, Superinfection, clean counting tray
If a patient develops diarrhea while taking an antibiotic do you think they should stop taking the antibitoic?
yes
no
no
diarrhea is a common side effect of antibitoics. it does not mean they need to stop the antibiotic- it depends on the severity, likelihood of c diff. etc
can patients with a history of an allergic rx to penicillin ( mid rash) take cephalexin for infection?
yes
no
yes
which of the following medications is a cephalosporin?
a. amoxicillin
b. mupirocin
c. doxycycline
d. cephalexin
d. cephalexin
which of the following is true regarding doxycycline use?
a. this medication should be takne on an emypty stomach
b. this medication has a high risk of causeing c. diff
c. this medication may cause birth defects when used in pregnancy
c. this medication may cause birth defects when used in pregnancy
General antibiotics patient counselings
- provide again BACTERIA NOT VIRUS
- not all antibiotics are created equal
- full course of therapy no matter how they feel
