Cephalosporins Flashcards
1
Q
“cef/ceph”
A
1st gen: cephalexin
2nd: cefaclor
3rd: ceftriaxone
4th: cefepime
5th: ceftaroline
2
Q
Actions of cephalosporins
A
- bacteriocidal
- inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall
3
Q
Indications of cephalosporins
A
- pharyngitis
- tonsillitis
- otitis media
- URI/LRI
- derma
- gonorrhea
- septicemia
- meningitis
- perioperative prophylaxis
- UTI
4
Q
Side effects of cephalosporins
A
- abdominal pain
- N/V/D
- Increased bleeding risk
- hypoprothombinemia
- rash
- superinfections
- thrombophlebitis (IV)
- abscess formation (IM, IV)
5
Q
Nursing considerations for cephalosporins
A
- take with food
- liquid to children
- Vitamin K ready for hypoprothombinemia
- avoid alcohol
- cross allergy to PCNs
- monitor renal and hepatic function
- monitor for thrombophlebitis
