Misc
Two classes of antibiotic that contain a beta-lactam ring.
What is penicillin and cephalosporins (and carbapenems)?
Have the ability to cause serious toxicities, including damage to the inner ear, & kidney. Use should be limited.
What are Aminoglycosides?
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?
bacterial toxins or products that have been modified to destroy toxicity while retaining antigenic properties (i.e., ability to induce antibody formation)
What are toxoids
A side effect of Achilles Tendon Rupture from what drug class...
What is Fluoroquinolone
What are Fluoroquinolones?
Avoid sun exposure & wear protective clothing when outdoors...
What are Fluoroquinolones?
What are the first lines drugs for treating TB
What is raifampin, rifapentine, rifabutin, ethambutol and pyrazinamide, PROTYPE DRUG isoniazid
Penicillin G Potassium Nursing Considerations...
What are assess for penicillin allergies & monitor client first 30 minutes after the initial dose?
when the body’s immune response is stimulated by an antigen or when a pathogen enters the body. The body recognizes this pathogen as a foreign substance and produces antibodies, also called immunoglobulins, which defend the body against pathogens
What is active immunity
What adverse effects should be monitored in a patient taking aminoglycosides...
What is ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, & neuromuscular blockade?
How does rifampin work? Pharmacodynamics
What is blocks initiation of RNA transcription
What is the mechanism of action of beta-lactams?
Cell wall inhibitors
Which drug class do you need to assess for allergy to penicillin...
What are Carbapenems? {imipenem-cilastatin or Meropenem}
These are the most common side effects of vaccines
swelling and pain at the injection site and low-grade fever
Thrombophlebitis during IV infusion & unusual bleeding happens with which drug class...
What are Cephalosporines?
These actions can ensure safe outcomes for the patient receiving an injection of Penicillin G at the urgent care clinic.
What is ask about allergies to PCN and monitor the patient for 30 min. after injection for a reaction?
Antimicrobials effective against a limited array of microbial types
What is narrow spectrum antibiotics
2 things that need monitoring when taking Aminoglycosides... {Nursing Considerations}
What is Monitor Peaks & Troughs & Monitor I & O/BUN/Cr
This is an example of an attenuated (live) vaccine?
MMR or varicella
What antibiotic class is known for severe side effects; respiratory paralysis during neuromuscular blockade...
What are Aminoglycosides?
Nursing Considerations for Ciprofloxacin
NO - <18 y/o, caffeine
Tendon rupture
2-3 L fluids/day
Space out if taking antacids or iron
Administer IV dose ALONE - over 60 min
Antibiotics that inhibit growth of or kill microorganisms are called ______
What is Bactericidal
Nursing action if patient experiences signs of Ototoxicity...
What is Stop the medication?