Penicillins Flashcards
1
Q
“cillins”
A
penicillins
2
Q
action of penicillins
A
- bactericidal
- inhibit synthesis of cell wall of sensitive organisms
3
Q
indications of penicillins
A
- effective against gram positive organisms
- moderate to severe infections
- syphilis
- gonococcal infections
- lyme dz
4
Q
side effects of penicillins
A
- glossitis, stomatitis
- gastritis
- D
- superinfections
- hypersensitivity rxns
5
Q
nursing considerations of penicillins
A
- C&S before treatment
- monitor serum electrolytes and cardiac status if given IV
- monitor and rotate injection sites
- good mouth care
- yogurt or buttermilk if D develops
- take missed drugs ASAP, do not double dose
