Antibiotics

Question 1

Amikacin, Gentamicin Sulfate, Neomycin, Tobramycin and Streptomycin are all __________________________ used to Tx

Answer 1

Aminoglycosides; used to Tx serious infections like sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia

Question 2

Aminoglycosides have a high risk for
Monitor….

Answer 2

Ototoxicity, and nephrotoxicity
Trough levels

Question 3

Cephalexin, Cefaclor, Cefotaxime are all examples of ____________________ used to tx what?

Answer 3

Cephalosporins, used to tx upper respiratory, skin, and urinary infections. It is also used prophylaxis for clients at risk

Question 4

When someone is taking cephlasporins you should monitor for

Answer 4

Cross sensitivity with penicillins and signs of C diff

Question 5

Ciprofloxacin, and levoflaxin are both _____________ that are used to tx __________________, __________________, _____________, _________________, ____________________, ______________, _________________, and _____________.

Answer 5

Fluroquinolones which is used to tx bronchitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, PID, UTI, pneumonia, prostatis, sinusitis

Question 6

Fluoroquines should be used in caution with

Answer 6

Hepatic, renal, or seizure disorders

Question 7

Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Erythromycin are all examples of used to tx….

Answer 7

Macrolides used to tx upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, whooping cough, chlamydia

Question 8

Macrolides are used for clients who_________________ and should be …

Answer 8

Have a penicillin allergy and should be taken with meals

Question 9

Nitrofurantoin is given for clients with

Answer 9

UTIs

Question 10

Nitrofurantoin considerations

Answer 10

Contraindicated with renal dysfunction, urine will have a brown discoloration

Question 11

Amoxicillin, and ampicillin are both _______________

Answer 11

Penicillins, monitor for hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis

Question 12

Trimethoprime/Sulfamethoxazole are _____________ used to tx

Answer 12

Sulfonamides, used to tx UTIs, bronchitis, and otitis media

Question 13

Doxycycline calcium is a __________________ which area used to tx

Answer 13

Tetracyclines are used to tx fungal, bacterial, protozoal, and rickettsial infections

Question 14

Sulfonamides precautions

Answer 14

Consume at least 3L a day of fluid, use back up contraceptives while taking, avoid sun exposure

Question 15

Tetracycline precautions

Answer 15

Consume at least 3 L of fluid a day, use back up contraceptives, avoid sun exposure, permanent tooth discoloration if given to children younger than 8

Question 16

Vancomycin is a ______________ used to tx

Answer 16

Glycopeptide (heavy duty drug) used to tx MRSA, and C diff

Question 17

Tetracyclines contraindications

Answer 17

• late pregnancy
• Breast feeding

Question 18

Fluconazole is a ___________ med used to tx

Answer 18

Antifungal med used to tx candidiasis infections

Question 19

Hydroxychloroquine and quinine sulfate are __________________ used to

Answer 19

Antimalarials used to prevent malarial attacks, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus

Question 20

Metronidazole is used to tx

Answer 20

Trichomoniasis, C diff, PID, and vaginosis

Question 21

Fluconazole increases what risk

Answer 21

The risk of bleeding and liver and kidney damage

Question 22

When taking hydroxychloroquine and quinine sulfate you should monitor for the risk of

Answer 22

Psoriasis, and drug induced retinopathy

Question 23

Metronidazole should be taken…

Answer 23

With food

Alcohol should not be taken during therapy or for 48 hours after last dose

Question 24

Isoniazid (INH) is ____________

Answer 24

An anti-tubercular, foods with tyramine should be avoided, there is an increased risk of phenytonin toxicity

Question 25

Rifampin

Answer 25

Antitubercular med, discoloration of urine, saliva, sweat and tears is expected

Question 26

Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, and Zidovudine are all

Answer 26

Antiretrovirals, fluid intake should be increased. Acyclovir and Valacyclovir should be taken with food