Tetracyclines Flashcards
0
Q
Tetracycline drugs (2)
A
tetracycline doxycycline (doryx vibramycin)
1
Q
Tetracycline MOA
A
Affect bacterial protein synthesis
2
Q
Why shouldn’t tetracycline be used with children or pregnant women?
A
Affects bone and teeth development
3
Q
When is tetracycline most often indicated?
A
When PCN is contraindicated
Lyme disease
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
4
Q
Tetracycline can affect what type of food?
A
Milk/calcium
5
Q
Tetracycline alters normal flora T/F
A
True
6
Q
What are major adverse reactions with tetracyclines?
A
Bone marrow suppression
Teeth discoloration
Photosensitivity
7
Q
Why should patients taking Warfarin take precaution if prescribed tetracycline?
A
Tetracycline eliminates Vit K producing bacteria
8
Q
Take tetracycline ____ -____ hrs before meals
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1-2
