Antibiotics
Have the ability to cause serious toxicities, including damage to the inner ear, & kidney. Use should be limited.
What are Aminoglycosides?
An unusual adverse effect of Prolonged QT intervals in what drug class...
What are the Macrolides? {Erythromycin}
When a patient is taking Sulfonamides the education would be...
What is take it on an empty stomach with 8oz of water & may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives?
Sulfonamides (Bactrim) adverse reaction...
What is Steven Johnson syndrome?
When a patient is on Sulfonamides what needs to be considered...
What is assessed for allergies to sulfa, HCTZ, Loop Diuretics, Sulfonylureas & monitor kidney function?
What drug class is used to treat viral infections?
What is Antiviral
2 things that need monitoring when taking Aminoglycosides... {Nursing Considerations}
What is Monitor Peaks & Troughs & Monitor I & O/BUN/Cr
A side effect of Achilles Tendon Rupture from what drug class...
What is Quinolone antibiotics
What are Fluoroquinolones?
Avoid sun exposure & wear protective clothing when outdoors...
What are Fluoroquinolones?
An unusual adverse effect of the Achilles tendon rupture... Fluo=foot
What are Fluoroquinolones?
Penicillin G Potassium Nursing Considerations...
What are assess for penicillin allergies & monitor client first 30 minutes after the initial dose?
How do antivirals work?
Interfere with virus's life cycle to prevent it from replicating and spreading
Nursing action if patient experiences signs of Ototoxicity...
What is Stop the medication?
The adverse effect of Clindamycin...
What is C-Diff?
Refrain from sexual contact when active lesions are present...
What is when taking an Antiviral {Acyclovir}
Metronidazole is an Antiprotozoal with unusual side effects.....
What is dark brown urine & neurotoxicity?
Which drug class do you need to assess for allergy to penicillin...
What are Carbapenems? {Meropenem}
Reduces viral load, maintain immune function and prevent transmission
These antibiotics affect protein synthesis by targeting ribosomes
What is Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, Lincosamides, and Oxazolidinones
Thrombophlebitis during IV infusion & unusual bleeding happens with which drug class...
What are Cephalosporines?
Report Hearing loss and tinnitus in what antibiotic
What is Vancomycin?
When administering Meropenem they can't be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract...
Administer IV or IM route
A reaction seen with Vancomycin that may require premedication with Diphenhydrame
What is Red Man's Syndrome?
How many hours should you take post exposure prophylaxis after exposure to HIV
Take within 72 hours of exposure
What adverse effects should be monitored in a patient taking aminoglycosides...
What is ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, & neuromuscular blockade?
What antibiotic class is known for severe side effects; respiratory paralysis during neuromuscular blockade...
What are Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin and Amikacin)
Tetracyclines patients need to know what 3 things...
What is
1. Calcium loss - do not take with dairy or antacids
2. Avoid in children <8yr and in pregnancy
3. Wear sunscreen/protective clothing while outdoors
4. Take on an empty stomach with full glass of water
GI distress is most likely a common side effect of which antibiotic...
What are carbapenems? {Meropenem}
Unusual adverse effects of Tetracyclines are ...
What are tooth discoloration & Hepatoxicity?
Give an example of an antiviral
Protease Inhibitors, Integrase Inhibitors, Entry Inhibitors
What drugs are bactericidal (killing bacterial cell wall)
Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems, and Monobactams
The following are 2 examples of superinfections
C. Diff and Candidiasis
This antibiotic should be taken on an empty stomach
Penicillin
This is a broad spectrum, effective against multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs)
What are Carbapenems
What are 2 organs the nurse should monitor by assessing labs such as BUN, Cr, ALT, AST in patients on antibiotic therapy?
What is Renal and liver function
Given an example of an Antimycobacterial medication
•First-line drugs for TB:
•Isoniazid (INH)
•Rifampin (RIF)
•Pyrazinamide (PZA)
•Ethambutol (EMB)