NURSING II: MEDS - PART B

Question 0

Drugs that work against bacteria

Answer 0

Antibiotic

Question 1

Drug that works against viruses

Answer 1

Antiviral

Question 2

Slows the multiplication/reproduction of bacteria

Answer 2

Baceriostatic

Question 3

Destroys/kills bacteria

Answer 3

Bactericidal

Question 4

To prevent super-infection: promotes healthy bacterial growth

Answer 4

Probiotics

Question 5

Symptoms of bacterial superinfection (5)

Answer 5

1. bloody, mucus, smelly, severe diarrhea
2. rectal bleeding
3. abdominal cramping
4. colitis

Question 6

Symptoms of fungal super infection

Answer 6

1. thrush
2. vaginal discharge
3. vaginal itching
4. anal itching

Question 7

Inhibits reproduction of bacteria so WBC can finish them off

Answer 7

Sulfonamides

Question 8

Uses for Sulfonamides (3)

Answer 8

1. UTIs
2. burns
3. wounds

Question 9

Sulfonamides: Adverse Reactions

Answer 9

1. Crystalluria
2. Steven-Johnson syndrome
3. Hematological
4. Other (vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain…)

Question 10

Sulfonamides: Teaching

Answer 10

1. Take on empty stomach, will glass of water
2. Increase fluid intake
3. Take all, do not discontinue
4. Urine, skin, contact lenses may turn orange
5. Photosensitivity

Question 11

Action: Inhibits walls synthesis, or breaks bacterial cell wall

Answer 11

Penicillins

Question 12

Use: Infections, Staph/Strep, Pneumonia

Answer 12

Penicillins

Question 13

Penicillins: Examples

Answer 13

amoxicillin - Amoxil
ticarcillin - Timentin
Pipercillin
Penicillin G or Penicillin V

Question 14

Penicillins: Adverse Reactions

Answer 14

1. GI: Glossitis, Stomatitis, abdom pain…
2. Sore tongue or mouth
3. Pain at IM or IV injection sites
4. Decreased RBC, WBC, platelets

Question 15

Penicillins: Hypersensitivity Reactions

Answer 15

Urticaria
Pruritis
Rash
Sneezing
Wheezing, bronchospasm
Angioedema
Anaphylactic shock

Question 16

Penicillins: Teaching

Answer 16

Complete full course of meds
Don't share
Empty stomach with water
Report signs of allergy or superinfection (probiotics to reduce)
Use alternative contraception

Question 17

Structurally and chemically similar to Penicillin

Answer 17

Cephalosporins

Question 18

Cephalosporins: Action

Answer 18

Action: Bactericidal - Targets cell wall, making it defective

Question 19

Cephalosporins: Use

Answer 19

Use: Infections - respiratory, ear, pre-operative

Question 20

Cephalosporins: Examples

Answer 20

cephalexin - Keflex
cefaclor - Ceclor
cefazolin - Ancef
ceftriaxone - Rocephin

Question 21

Cephalosporins: Adverse Reactions

Answer 21

GI
Headache, dizziness, fever
Nephrotoxicity
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Aplastic Anemia
Hypersensitivity

Question 22

Cephalosporins: Teaching

Answer 22

1. Can take with food or milk
2. Complete full course
3. Liquid: Refrigerate & shake
4. Avoid alcohol