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amoxicillin (Amoxil): class

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Penicillin for infection

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): other

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penicillin G, nafcillin, Piperacillin

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): Use

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broad spectrum (G-) treatment of infection or as prophylaxis, some G+, soft tissue, respiratory, GI, GU

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): EPA

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inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis which causes cell death

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): ADR

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hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, GI effects, long term: renal & hepatic impairment, thrombophlebitis with IV administration

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): contraindications

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allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin, use caution with severe renal impairment, usually safe in pregnancy

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amoxicillin (Amoxil): RN intervention

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monitor for GI symptoms, report if lots of diarrhea, monitor for candida infection, epinephrine for anaphylaxis, monitor BUN and serum creatinine

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): class

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cephalosporins

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): other drugs KNOW THESE!

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cefoxitin (2nd)
ceftazidime (3rd)
ceftriaxone (3rd)
cefepime (4th)

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): Use

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surgical prophylaxis, skin, soft tissue, respiratory, bone/joints, GU, brain, blood infection

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): EPA

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inhibits bacterial wall synthesis

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): RN interventions

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monitor for GI symptoms, report if lots of diarrhea, monitor for candida infection, epinephrine for anaphylaxis, monitor BUN and serum creatinine

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cefazolin (Ancef) and cephalexin (Keflex): contraindications

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do not take with alcohol, may cause disulfiram- like reaction if combined: N/V, flushing, dizzy, throbbing headache, hangover sensation

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aztreonam (Azactam): class

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Monobactams

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aztreonam (Azactam): use

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urinary and lower respiratory tract infection, some abdominal and gynecologic infections, G- infections only, NO G+

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aztreonam (Azactam): EPA

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inhibits bacterial wall synthesis

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aztreonam (Azactam): administration

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IV or IM, sometimes inhalation for clients with cystic fibrosis

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aztreonam (Azactam): ADRs

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pain, phlebitis, inflammation of IV site. Superinfection. Seizures. GI effects, hypersensitivity, renal/liver, clostridium difficile. Inhalation route: wheezing, nasopharyngeal pain, chest discomfort/bronchospasm

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aztreonam (Azactam): contraindications

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use caution with allergy to cephalosporin or penicillin, may not be safe during pregnancy

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aztreonam (Azactam): RN interventions

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monitor BUN/creatinine, monitor bowel function, incompatible with many other drugs, furosemide can increase blood levels

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What causes Cdiff?

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it is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, recent antibiotic use/hospital admission, normally flora destroyed

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What are the signs and symptoms of Cdiff?

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Mild-Moderate
- Watery diarrhea >3x/day
- Abdominal cramping/tenderness
Severe
- Watery diarrhea 10-15x/day
- Severe cramping
- Increased WBC
- Kidney Failure
- Dehydration

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How should people wash hands with Cdiff?

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soap and water only, no alcohol sanitizer, contact isolation

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gentamicin: class

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aminoglycosides

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gentamicin: other
tobramycin, neomycin
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gentamicin: use
narrow spectrum antibiotic, treats G- infections such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. When used in combo therapy, can tx G+.
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gentamicin: EPA
disrupts protein synthesis, thereby altering function/ replication
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gentamicin: ADR
Nephrotoxicity: polyuria, dilute urine, proteinuria, elevation BUN/ Creatinine Ototoxicity: tinnitus, headache, ataxia, vertigo, GI effects
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gentamicin: contraindications
- avoid: vancomycin, cephalosporin, penicillin, neuromuscular blockers - caution with hearing loss - Avoid with people who have tinnitus or vertigo - Avoid with renal disease - Avoid in pregnancy, risk for congenital deafness
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gentamicin: RN interventions
monitor BUN/CRE, serum levels, monitor for nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, hydrate before, drink plenty of fluids, call if developing symptoms^
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): class
Fluoroquinolones
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): other medications
ofloxacin, levofloxacin
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): Use
wide range of infections, respiratory, GU, GI, bone, joint, soft tissue, treatment anthrax exposure, treatment against G- and G+
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): EPA
inhibits DNA synthesis, cell growth and replication
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): ADRs
CNS symptoms: dizzy, headache, confusion, seizures, increase ICP, suicidal ideation. GI effects, rupture of Achilles tendon, photosensitivity, hepatoxicity, renal damage, Cdiff
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): contraindication
caution with seizure disorder, depression, or renal impairment, caution in pregnancy, antiarrhythmic drug can increase QT interval, aluminum-calcium-iron-magnesium products decrease absorption, take 2 hours after
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro): RN Intervention
monitor CNS symptoms, monitor for Cdiff, report achilles tendon pain, protect from sun, drink 1500-2000mL fluids per day
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tetracycline: class
tetracyclines for infection
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tetracycline: other medications
doxycycline, "-cycline"
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tetracycline: Use
chlamydia, chronic bronchitis, gonorrhea, syphilis, helicobacter pylori, small animal bites, Lyme diseases, acne Bulgaris
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tetracycline: EPA
inhibits protein synthesis in G- and G+ only when resistance dose not develop (common)
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tetracycline: ADR
GI issues, super infections, renal and hepatotoxicity, slowed bone growth, photosensitivity, discolored tooth enamel and gum hypoplasia in children under 8
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tetracycline: contraindication
- aluminum-calcium-iron-magnesium products decrease absorption - decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives - avoid dairy products within 2 hours - teratogenic - caution during lactation, renal and liver impairment
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tetracycline: RN Intervention
- monitor BUN/ CRE and liver function - work best on empty stomach (1 hr before or 2 hrs after) - report watery stools - Report s/sx of liver damage (yellowing)
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): class
sulfonamides
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): Use
UTIs, 2/2 enterobacteriaceae, pneumocystis, ulcerative colitis, topically for burns and wounds
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): EPA
halt multiplication of new bacteria/ inhibits folic acid
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): ADR
GI effects (N/V/D), GI bleeding, pancreatitis, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pruritis, urticarial, stevens-Johnson syndrome, renal issues, hyperkalemia
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): contraindication
- do not use in children less than 2 months - teratogenic - displaces bilirubin from binding to albumin -> hyperbilirubinemia -> toxicity - inhibits CYP450 system -> multiple drug/herb interaction
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Bactrim): RN Interventions
- monitor BUN/CRE, postassium, CBC - discontinue drug at first sign of a rash - monitor for GI bleeding - avoid concurrent use of NSAIDS/salicylates
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erythromycin: class
macrolides
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other macrolides
azithromycin (Zithromax) Z-pack
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erythromycin: Use
PCN substitute, Legionnaires disease, upper resp. infections 2/2 group B strep, dental procedures for those with mechanical heart valves and allergy to PCN
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erythromycin: EPA
inhibits microbial protein synthesis -> cell death
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erythromycin: ADR
GI effects, hepatotoxicity, colitis, CNA effects, ototoxicity, cardiac effects such as ventricular dysthymias, superinfection, cdiff
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erythromycin: Contraindication
- USE CAUTION with liver insufficiency or disease, many drug on drug interactions - caution with pregnancy and lactation
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erythromycin: RN intervention
- monitor liver function (jaundice) - assess cardiac status and CNS effects - report changes in hearing or watery diarrhea

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