ABX pt 2 (2)

Question 1

which products should you avoid with tetracycline therapy?

Answer 1

antacids, anti-diarrhea meds, dairy

Question 2

prototype of macrolides

Answer 2

erythromycin

Question 3

when watching for C. diff suprainfection during clindamycin therapy, what symptoms should you be on the lookout for?

Answer 3

profuse, watery diarrhea, ABD pain, fever, leukocytosis

Question 4

describe administration rate with clindamycin

Answer 4

sloooooooowwwwww

Question 5

prototype for aminoglycosides

Answer 5

gentamicin

Question 6

what are the 2 main adverse effects of gentamicin therapy?

Answer 6

• ototoxicity (tinnitus)

- nephrotoxicity

Question 7

knowing the main adverse effects of gentamicin, what should you monitor as a nurse?

Answer 7

• patient complaining of headache or ringing in ears

- BUN, creatinine, GFR

Question 8

mnemonic for some TMP/SMX adverse effects + what are they? (hint: blood)

Answer 8

“Treats Marrow Poorly”

• anemia
• bone marrow suppression

Question 9

name some adverse effects of TMP/SMX therapy

Answer 9

• jaundice
• crystalluria
• sun sensitivity
• CNS effects
• blood dyscrasias (anemia + bone marrow suppression)

Question 10

what populations should you not use TMP/SMX with?

Answer 10

pregnant
under 2 months
birth defects

Question 11

what hypersensitivity rxn might you see with TMP/SMX therapy?

Answer 11

Stevens Johnson Syndrome

Question 12

describe how you should give cipro

Answer 12

over 1 hour …. sloooooooow

Question 13

cipro drug-food interactions

Answer 13

minerals + dairy (6 hours after or 2 hours before***)

Question 14

metronidazole is great for treating which type of bacteria

Answer 14

anaerobic organisms

Question 15

what is the drug of choice for C. diff? which route?

Answer 15

metronidazole // oral