When an anti-infective agent kills the cell, this action is called?
Bactericidal
What is one way health care providers can help delay the emergence of antibiotic resistance?
(1)Prevent infections when possible.....(2)Prescribe the right drug for the right infection.....(3)Only use antibiotics for conditions deemed medically necessary.....(4)Advise patients to take antibiotics for full length of therapy.....(5)Prevent transmission of pathogens
True or False Mebendazole (Vermox) should be chewed and taken with a meal high in carbohydrates.
False
Should be chewed and taken with FATTY meal
ART is the standard pharmacotherapy for HIV and it includes aggressive treatment with mulitple drugs concurrently. What does ART stand for?
What is Antiretroviral therapy?
Risk factors for protozoal infections?
What is.. unsanitary, crowded conditions & poor hygienic practices?
When an anti-infective agent slows the growth of bacteria allowing the body's natural defenses to eliminate the bacteria, this is called?
Bacteriostatic
A serious side effect of too much antibiotic therapy which primarily affects the intestines and is a serious antibiotic resistant infection.
What is... Clostridium difficile (C. diff)?
Isoniazid (INH) is used for treating Tuberculosis and may rarely cause this serious side effect.
What is Hepatotoxicity
When teaching a patient who has AIDS which of the following are true?
A. the patient will only need to take the meds for a few years.
B. the patient will most likely be on 1 antiviral but that will change frequently
C. Antiviral drugs have little effect on the immune system.
D. the patient will need to still take precautions to avoid spreading the virus.
D. the patient will need to still take precautions to avoid spreading the virus.
What is the name of the medication that has been used to treat Malaria for over 60 Years
What is...chloroquine (Aralen)
What labs will the nurse monitor to assess renal function in regard to possible renal toxicity?
BUN and creatinine
If a patient is allergic to penicillin, they are most likely allergic to which other group of antibiotics?
What is... cephalosporins and sulfonamides?
Most the most commonly used anthelmintic in the United States and what is it used to treat (name 1)
What is... Mebendazole (Emverm, Vermox)? and What is roundworms or pinworms?
What does HIV stand for? and What does AIDS stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Fungal infections are also called what?
What is mycoses
Which labs do nurses assess for hepatotoxicity?
Liver enzymes (ALT and AST)
This antibiotic is not recommended for children <8 y/o and can cause discoloration of their teeth.
What is Tetracycline
Why is multiple drug therapy necessary for the treatment of Mycobacteria (TB) infection? Name 1 of the 2 reasons.
(1) Mycobacteria grow very slowly and (2) resistance to the anti tubercular drugs.
This drug decreases the duration of acute herpes episodes.
What is Acyclovir (Aovirax)
Before administering an antifungal or antibiotic what should be obtained?
What is... culture and sensitivity?
The ability over time to adapt to an anti-infective drug and produce cells that are no longer sensitive to a particular drug, is called?
Acquired resistance
The 2 most significant adverse effects of aminoglycosides include:
What is... ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
What part of the Mycobacteria cell makes it extremely difficult to treat and requires therapy to continue for 6-12 months?
They have a cell wall that is resistant to penetration by anti-infective drugs.
Most common contraindications of antivirals include (Name 2):
What is... pregnancy, hepatic dysfunction, renal impairment, and bone marrow suppression?
This medication is uses to treat a superficial fungus, candida in the mouth. What is the name of the drug and what technique should the patient use when taking it?
What is...nystatin and swish and swallow