final Flashcards
Penicillin effect against what bacteria
gram +
Penicillin main adverse effect is?
allergy
Cephalosporin is categorized into?
generation
What happens as the generation of cephalosporins increase?
increase effectiveness against gram negative bacteria
increase resistance to beta lactamase
What are you watching for when a pt has 3+ watery stools/24hrs
C.diff
Vancomycin used to treat?
MRSA and C.diff
Vancomycin adverse effect?
renal failure
ototoxicity
“Red Man Syndrome” (IV)
Thrombophlebitis
Tetracyclines are alternative to?
alternative to pcn
Tetracycline adverse effects
binds to calcium (developing teeth)
teratogenic
Macrolides are alternative to?
PCN
Macrolide adverse effects
CYP inhibitor
QT prolongation
GI upset
Superinfection
Aminoglycoside gentamicin not absorbed where?
in the GI tract, (must be given parenterally)
Aminoglycoside gentamicin IV dosed by?
weight
Aminoglycoside gentamicin NTI?
yes
Aminoglycoside gentamicin adverse effects
irreversible ototoxicity
nephrotoxicity
sulfamethoxazole and silver sulfadiazine adverse effects
stevens-johnson syndrome
allergy
renal damage is crystals form
teratogenic
Trimethoprim adverse effects
itching and rash - common
hyperkalemia
teratogenic
nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) adverse effects
Gi effects
avoid in last trimester
rare hypersensitivity reaction
first line TB drugs
isoniazid and rifampin
isoniazid adverse effects
peripheral neuropathy (common)
hepatotoxicity
Rifampin adverse effects
CYP enzyme inducer
harmless red orange color of bodily fluids
hepatotoxicity
Fluoroquinolone (Ciprofloxacin) consideration - ANTB
dairy inhibits absorption
Fluoroquinolone (Ciprofloxacin) adverse pain - ANTB
tendonitis/ achilles rupture
CYP enzyme inhbitor
Metronidazole (Flagyl) adverse effects - ANTB
ETOH - sever vomiting
Cyp enzyme inhibitor