pencillins
Penicillins work by doing this to bacteria.
What is weakening the bacterial cell wall?
Cephalosporins are most similar to this antibiotic class.
Penicillins.
Vancomycin is commonly used for this resistant infection.
MRSA.
Main indication for doxycycline in many outpatient infections.
Respiratory infections, acne, tick-borne illnesses.
: Two major toxicities of gentamicin.
Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
The most common allergy associated with penicillins.
What is anaphylaxis or allergic rash?
A serious adverse effect of cephalosporins.
C. diff diarrhea.
This lab must be monitored to prevent nephrotoxicity.
Vanco Trough levels (and kidney function).
Patient teaching for tetracyclines regarding food.
Avoid dairy; decreases absorption.
Patients on gentamicin will require monitoring of these labs.
Kidney function (BUN/Cr) and drug levels.
Patient teaching regarding amoxicillin and oral contraceptives.
It may decrease birth control effectiveness — use backup contraception.
Patient teaching when taking cephalexin regarding alcohol.
Avoid alcohol — may cause a disulfiram-like reaction in some cases.
Adverse reaction that occurs if vancomycin is infused too fast.
Red man syndrome (flushing, hypotension).
Tetracyclines should NOT be given to these populations.
Pregnant women or children under 8 (stains teeth).
Fluoroquinolones carry a black box warning for this risk.
Tendon rupture (especially Achilles).
What should a patient do if they develop hives or swelling after the first dose?
Stop the medication and seek emergency care.
Ceftriaxone is commonly given by this route.
What is IM or IV?
How long should vancomycin typically be infused?
At least 60 minutes (often 90–120 for higher doses).
Major adverse effect of sulfonamides to monitor for in urine.
Crystalluria — teach hydration!
Teaching for ciprofloxacin related to sun exposure.
Use sunscreen — causes photosensitivity.
Why nurses should obtain a culture before starting antibiotics.
To identify the organism and ensure correct antibiotic selection.
Nursing consideration before giving ceftriaxone in neonates.
Avoid in neonates due to risk of calcium precipitation/biliary sludging.
Patient signs that may indicate ototoxicity from vancomycin.
Tinnitus or hearing loss.
Serious skin reaction associated with sulfonamides.
Stevens–Johnson syndrome.
Fluoroquinolones should not be taken with these common supplements.
Calcium, iron, or antacids (reduce absorption).