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Anti-infective

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Target foreign organisms that cause infection; goal is reduce organisms to allow immune response to eliminate

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Narrow spectrum of activity

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Effective against only a few microorganisms

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Broad spectrum of activity

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Effective against a wide variety of microorganisms

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Antibiotics

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Meds used to target invading bacteria
First identify the causative organisms through a culture and then potential antibiotic susceptibilities through a sensitivity test

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Empiric therapy

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Treatment of an infection before specific culture information has been reported or obtains

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Definitive therapy

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Antibiotic therapy tailored to treat organisms identified with culture

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Prophylactic therapy

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Treatment with antibiotics before exposure to prevent an infection

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Superinfection

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Occur due to destruction of normal flora during antibiotic therapy
Commonly c.diff and yeast infections

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Most common hypersensitivity reactions

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Difficulty breathing, significant rash, gives, or other skin reactions, and severe GI intolerance.

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Bactericidal vs bacteriostatic

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Bactericidal kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic inhibits growth of susceptible bacteria rather than killing them immediately

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Antibiotics MOAs

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Interference with cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, or DNA replication
Alters permeability of cell membrane
Acting as metabolite to disrupt critical metabolic reactions inside the bacterial cell

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Basic sites of antibiotic activity

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Cell wall synthesis, DNA replication, RNA replication, Antimetabolites, protein synthesis (30 S ribosomes or 50S ribosomes)

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Class of antibiotics

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Sulfonamides, penicillines, cephalosporins, macrolides, quinolones, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines

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Sulfonamides

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Bacteriostatic, inhibit growth of susceptible bacteria by preventing bacterial synthesis of folic acid, do not effect human cells or certain bacteria; they can use preformed folic acid

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Sulfonamides indications

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Effective against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- treatment of UTIs before sensitivity is established
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
- outpatient staph infections

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Sulfonamide contraindications

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Sulfa allergy, Celebrex, pregnancy, infants less than 2 months old

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Sulfonamide interactions

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Sulfonylureas, warfarin, phenytoin

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Sulfonamide adverse effects

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Blood- hemolytic and aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia
integumentary- photosensitivity, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, epidermal necrolysis
GI- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis
Other- Hepatotoxicity, convulsions, crystalluria, toxic nephrosis, headache, peripheral neuritis, urticaria, cough

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Natural penicillines

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Penicillin G, penicillin V

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Penicillinase-resistant drugs

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Nafcillin

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Aminopenicillins

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Amoxicillin, ampicillin

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Which acid is penicillins commonly combined with

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Clavulanic acid

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Examples of combination agents

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Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (augmenting)
Piperacillin/ tazobactam (zosyn)

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Pencillins MOA

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Disrupt cell wall synthesis, bacteria cells die from cell lysis,
Prevention and treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria

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Penicillins contraindications
Usually safe and well-tolerated meds, KDA, assess type of reaction that occurs in patients who state they are allergic to penicillins
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Penicillins adverse effects
Allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
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Penicillins interactions
Many interactions: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (reduces efficiency on antibiotics) Oral contraceptives (lowers effectiveness) Warfarin Others
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Cephalosporins first generation
Good gram positive coverage, poor gram negative coverage Parental and oral forms , Used for surgical prophylaxis and for susceptible staphylococcal infections
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Cephalosporins first generation drugs YNTK
Cefadroxil (duricef, ultracef) Cephradine (velosef) Cefazoline (ancef) Cephalexin (keflex)
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Cephalosporins second genration
Good gram positive coverage, better gram-negative coverage than first generation , surgical prophylaxis
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Cephalosporins third generation
Most potent group against gram-negative bacteria less active against gram-positive bacteria, IV and IM forms, excellent gram negative coverage, used for difficult to treat organisms, excellent spectrum coverage, resistance is limiting usefulness
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Cephalosporins third generation YNTK
Cefpodoxime
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Fourth generation cephalosporins
Cefepime (maxiprime) Broader spectrum of antibacterial activity than third generation, especially against gram-positive bacteria Uncomplicated and complicated UTI
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All cephalosporins you need to know
Cefadroxil (duricef, ultracef), Cephradine (velosef), Cefazolin (ancef), cephalexin (keflex), cefpodoxime, cefepime (maxipime)
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Cephalosporins adverse effects
Mild diarrhea, abdominal cramps, rash, pruritus, redness, edema, potential cross-sensitivity with penicillins if allergies exist, if you're allergic to one you're probably allergic to the other
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Carbapenems
Bactericidal and broadest antibacterial action of any antibiotics to date, reserved for complicated body cavity and connective tissue infections in acutely ill hospitalized patients, must be infused over 60 minutes, may cause drug-induced seizure activity
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Monobactams
Synthetic beta-lactam antibiotic primarily used for moderately severe systemic infections and UTIs - url-septic Bactericidal Parenteral use only
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Macrolides yntk
erythromycin , azithromycin, clarithromycin
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Macrolides MOA
Prevent protein synthesis within bacterial cells, considered bacteriostatic but in high enough concentrations may also be bactericidal
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Macrolides indications
Strep infections, mild to moderate upper and lower respiratory tract infections, spirochete infections, gonorrhea, chlamysdia, mycoplasma
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Macrolides adverse effects
GI effects primarily with erythromycin, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hepatotoxicity, flatulence, jaundice, anorexia Azithromycin and clarithromycin has fewer GI adverse effects, longer duration of action, better efficacy, better tissue penetration
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Tetracyclines
Natural and semisynthetic, bacteriostatic, inhibit protein synthesis Tetracycline, doxycycline (doryx, vibramycin)
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Tetracyclines MOA
Bind to Calcium, magnesium, and aluminum ions to form insoluble complexes. This blocks connection between ribosomes and RNA causing bacteriostatic effects due to inhibition of protein synthesis
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Tetracycline indications
Wide spectrum- gram neg and gram pos organisms Demeclocycline is also used to treat syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion by inhibiting the action of ADH
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Tetracyclines adverse effects
Strong affinity for calcium, discoloration of permanent teeth and tooth enamel in fetuses and children or nursing infants if taken by the mother- MAY RETARD FETAL SKELETAL DEVELOPMENT IN TAKEN DURING PREGNANCY Alteration in intestinal flora Vaginal candidiasis GI upset Enterocolitis Maculopapular rash
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Nursing implications for antibiotics (general)
Before beginning therapy, assess drug allergies; renal, liver, and cardiac function; and other lab studies Be sure to obtain thorough patient health history, including immune status Assess for conditions that may be contraindications for antibiotic use or that may be indicate cautious use Assess for potential drug interactions It is essential to obtain cultures from appropriate sites before beginning antibiotic therapy Instruct patients to take antibiotics exactly as prescribes Assess for s/s of superinfection Monitor for therapeutic effects All oral antibiotics are absorbed better if taken with at least 6 to 8 oz of water
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Nursing implications for sulfonamides
Take with 2000 to 3000 mL of fluid/24 hours to prevent kidney issues Assess RBC count before beginning therapy Take oral doses with food Avoid UV exposure and use sunglasses and sunscreen protection year long
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Nursing implications for penicillins
Take oral doses with water not juices Monitor patients taking penicillin for an allergic reaction for at least 30 minutes after administration
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Nursing implications for cephalosporins
Assess for penicillin allergy, may have cross-allergy Give orally administered forms with food to decrease GI upset even though this will delay absorption Avoid alcohol for up to 72 hours after discontinuation. Some of these drugs may cause a disulfiram like reaction Combined with oral anticoagulants may experience increased bleeding
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Nursing implications for macrolides
Highly protein bound and will cause severe interactions with other protein-bound drugs The absorption of oral erthyromycin is enhanced when taken on an empty stomach, but because of the high incidence of GI upset, many drugs are taken after a meal or snack
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Nursing implications tetracyclines
Avoid milk products, ion preparations, antacids, and other diary products because of the chelation and drug-binding that occur Take all medications with 6 to 8 oz of fluid preferably water Because of photosensitivity, avoid sunlight and tanning beds
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How do you prevent antibiotic resistance
Drug dosing and timing, competition of course of drug, combination therapy
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What contributes to antibiotic resistance
Overuse/incomplete course, over-prescribing of broad-spectrum antibx, extensive agriculture use, availability of fresh new antibiotics/regulatory barriers
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Common types of multi-drug resistant organisms
MRSA, VRE, ESBLs, CRE
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Aminoglycosides
Natural and semisynthetic, poor oral absorption, very potent antibiotics with serious toxicities, bactericidal (prevents protein synthesis) , Kill mostly gram-negative bacteria, often used in combination with other antibiotics for synergistic effects
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Types of ahminoglycosides yntk
Gentamicin neomycin tobramycin
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Aminoglycosides indications
Given parenterally, can also be given via inhalation Neomycin is given orally to decontaminate the GI tract before surgical procedures, also used as an enema for this purpose, used to treat hepatic encephalopathy, surgical prophylaxis
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Aminoglycosides toxic adverse effects
Nephrotoxiticity: renal failure, toxicity in the glomerulus, bone marrow depression, immune suppression, superinfection Ototoxicity: irreversible deafness, vestibular paralysis, confusion, depression, disorientation, and numbness, tingling, and weakness due to the drug affects on nerves - Must monitor drug levels to prevent toxicities, if used before surgery and given with anesthetics there is and increased risk of neuromuscular blockade and paralysis
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Aminoglycosides general adverse effects
Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity Headache, paresthesia, fever, superinfections, vertigo, skin rash, dizziness
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Quinolones
Oral absorption effective against gram negative and some gram pos
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Quinolones yntk
Ciprofloxacin (cipro) Levofloxacin (levaquin)
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Quinolones MOA
Bactericidal, interferes with the action of DNA necessary for growth and reproduction of bacteria
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Quinolones interactions
Oral quinolones: antacids, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, sucralfate PATIENTS NEED TO TAKE INTERACTING DRUGS AT LEAST 2 HOURS BEFORE OR AFTER TAKING QUINOLONES Diary products, enteral tube feedings, probenecid, nutrofurantioin, oral anticoagulants, INCREASED RISK OF TENDONITIS AND TENDON RUPTURE WITH USE OF THESE DRUGS
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Quinolones adverse effects
Headache, dizziness, insomnia, depressions estlnessness, convulsions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, thrush, increased liver function study results, PROLONGED QT INTERVAL, Rash, pruritus, urticaria, flushing, ruptured tendons, tendonitis
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Clindamycin (cleocin)
Used for chronic bone infections, GU infections, intraabdominal infections, other serious infections May cause pseudomembranous colitis
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Daptomycin (Cubicin)
Only drug of the new class known as lipopetides, binds to gram pos cells in a calcium dependent process and disrupts the cell membrane potential Used to treat complicated skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible gram pos bacterial including MRSA and VRE
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Linezolid (Zyvox)
New class: oxazolidinones, used to treat VREF, VRE, hospital acquired structure infections May cause hypotension, serotonin syndrome if taken with selective serotonin retake inhibitors and reactions if taken with tyramine-containing foods (citrus, aged cheeses, cured meats)
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Metronidasole (flagel)
Used for anaerobic organisms, intra-abdominal and gynecological infections, protozoal infections, several drug interactions.
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Nitrofurantonin (macrodantin)
Primarily used for UTIs (especially for pregnant women) Used carefully if renal function is impaired Drug concentrates in the urine May cause fatal hepatotoxicity
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Vancomycin
Treatment of choice for MRSA and other gram-pos infections, oral vancomycin in indicated for the treatment of antibiotic-induced colitis and for the treatment of staphylococcal enterocolitis Must monitor blood levels to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity - may cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity Should be infused over 60 minutes Red man syndrome may occur
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Nursing considerations for fluoroquinolone
Resistent stains require culture and sensitivity tests Associated with lesions in cartilage so not recommended for patients under 18 years of age Advise patient to avoid sun and ultraviolet light If taken with other drugs that cause QT prolongation severe-to-fatal cardiac reactions are possible

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