Unit 4 Anti-Infective, TB, Fungal Flashcards
Module four (40 cards)
Slow the growth of bacteria weakening or eventually leading to death
Bacteriostatic
Effective against a few types of bacteria
Narrow spectrum
Effective against lots of bacteria. Both gram-negative and gram-positive
Broad spectrum
What is used for strep throat, ear infections, pneumonia, staph, meingitis, syphilis and endocarditis
Penicillin
What reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptives
Penicillin
What can cause C-diff and infectious diarrhea
Penicillin
Penicillin can have an allergiic reaction to:
Cephalosporins
Name for Cefaclor
Ceclor
Another name for Ceftriaxone
Rocephin
Another name for Cefepime
Maxipime
Another name Ceftarolione and what is it used for
Teflaro used for MRSA
What are the Cephalosporins used to treat
Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections, lower respiratory tract, CNS system, joints and bones, and septicemia
Adverse reactions to Cephalosporins
Anaphylaxis
Nephrotoxicity-adverse kidney effects
What is a glycopeptide antibiotic
Vancomycin
What is used to treat MRSA
Vanco
Which med as the side effect called Red-mans syndrome
Vanco
What are two adverse effects of vanco
Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
Nursing interventions for Vanco
Slow infusion if redmans syndrome is suspected
Give anti-histamine
Blood test BUN and Creatinine
What is used to treat Acne, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, UTI, cellulitis, Lyme disease, STD, and anthrax
Tetracyclines
Adverse Side Effects of Tetracyclines
Causes inadequate bone and teeth
Yellow teeth
Liver toxicity
Blurred vision
ringing in the ear
What foods should be avoided with Tetracyclines
Calcium
Alumininum-Antacids
Magnesium
Avoid retinoids- they increase intracranial pressure
Nursing intervention for tetracyclines
Take one or two hours before a meal
drink water
wear sunscreen
What can be used instead of penicillins
Macrolides