Exam 3 Flashcards
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Describe what the following stages of infection mean:
-Incubation Period
-Prodromal Stage
-Full Stage of Illness
-Convalescent Period
-Incubation Period: Organisms growing and multiplying.
-Prodromal Stage: Person is most infections without symptoms.
-Full Stage of Illness: Presence of signs and symptoms.
-Convalescent Period: Recovery from infection.
Define the following terms:
-Zoonosis
-Chemotaxis
- Migration of disease from animals to humans.
-Migration of WBCs to injury site.
Which medications decrease contraceptive effect?
-Penicillins
-Tetracycline
Which medications will you take on empty stomach?
MTF
-Macrolides
-Tetracycline
-Fluoroquinolones
Which medications cause photosensitivity?
FTS
-Fluoroquinolones
-Tetracycline
-Sulfamides
Which medications are super ototoxic and nephrotoxic?
-D
VGN
-Drugs ending in -mycin
* Vancomycin
*Gentamicin
*Neomycin
Penicillin & Cephalosporins mixing:
CC
Common side effects?
DB
-Cannot mix both.
-Can cause anaphylaxis allergy, mostly penicillin.
-ceph: Diarrhea
-cillins: Bleeding (monitor platelet count).
What do you do when there’s an allergic reaction to a medication?
SAE
STOP
ASSESS TYPE OF REACTION
EPINEPHRINE
Vancomycin: What can happen from too rapid infusion?
R - H - I
What can you not mix it with?
V
- Red man’s syndrome
- Hypotension
- Itching
- Very toxic in combination of aminoglycosides.
Macrolides:
ECH
- End in -thromycin
- Causes prolonged QT intervals.
- Hepatotoxic
Tetracyclines:
ENTPHA
-End in -cycline.
- Not pregnancy safe.
- Tooth discoloration.
- Photosensitivity.
- Hepatotoxicity.
- Avoid calcium.
Sulfonamides:
B/P/U/I/T
Begin with -sulfa.
- Photosensitivity
- Urine crystals (kidney stones)
- Increase water intake
- Take folic acid
Fluoroquinolones:
E/A/T/P
-End in -floxacin.
-Avoid antacids.
-Tendon rupture.
-Prolonged QT interval.
Aminoglycosides:
E/P/O/N
End in -mycin/-micin
- Photosensitivity.
- Ototoxicity.
- Nephrotoxicity.
Antituberculars: Isoniazid: Reactions:
GPTPH
- GI distress.
- Photosensitivity.
- Tinnitus.
- Paresthesias.
- Hepatotoxicity.
Antituberculars:
-Streptomycin: ON
-Rifampin: R
-Ethambutol: V
- Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity.
- Red body fluids.
- Visual disturbances.
Antifungals:
- Nystatin: SG
- Amphotericin B: FBGS
-Swish and swallow.
-Gargle if mouth is affected.
- Fever, BP imbalance, GI Distress, Seizures.
Antivirals:
-Amantidine & Rimantadine: IDAC
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Confusion
Antivirals:
Acyclovir: NDH
- Nephrotoxic
- Delivered thru IV over 1hr
- Hyperplasia
Antimalarials:
Nursing Interventions:
MTA
-Monitor kidney and liver function
-Take w/ meals
-Avoid alcohol
Atelectasis: C/A/A
Cause: F/T/I
Clinical manifestations: D/A
Commonality: B/P
Collapsed, airless alveoli.
Foreign bodies, tumors, immobility.
Diminished/absent breath sounds
Bedridden/post-op surgery.
Atelectasis treatment: DCIE
Deep breathing
Coughing
Incentive spirometer
Early mobility
Pneumonia Risk factors: A/S/A
Pneumonia Clinical manifestations: C/D/C/F
Abdominal/thoracic surgery
Smoking
Air pollution
Cough
Dyspnea
Chest pain
Fine/course crackles
COPD Risk factors: S/D/R/A
Smoking, dust (inhalation), recurring respiratory infections, aging.
