Basic Principles
Ability of the pathogen to grow extremely rapidly and cause direct damage to surrounding tissues by their sheer numbers
What is invasiveness
Which antibiotic would most likely be used to treat strep throat in a patient who has nka.
What is cephalosporins (1st generation)
A patient receiving vancomycin is experiencing flushing, hypotension, tachycardia, and rash of upper body.
What is red man syndrome
Resistant to beta lactamase and are broad-spectrum alternatives to PCNs
What is carbapenems
ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
What is cephalosporin
Proteins released by bacteria into surrounding tissues that have the ability to inactivate or kill host cells
What is exotoxin
A patient with prosthetic heart valve is given antibiotics prior to surgery. This is an example of.
What is Prophylaxis
Neuromuscular blockade and respiratory paralysis are adverse effects of this medication
What is gentamycin (Garamycin)
Bacteriolcidal and inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding PBPs
What is cephalosporins
vancomycin (Vancocin)
What is cell wall inhibitor
This generation of cephalosporin generally treats MRSA
What is 5th generation
Tendinitis and tendon rupture are adverse effects of this medication
What is ciprofloxacin (Cipro) (or fluorquinolones)
Effective against gram-negative organisms; bacterial protein synthesis inhibitor
What is aminoglycoside
ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
What fluroquinolone
Common medication given for latent tuberculosis.
What is isoniazid (INH)
Not necessarily adverse, but this medication may cause tears, urine and sweat to turn orange/red
What is rifampin
Acts by inhibiting the synthesis of mycolic acid, an essential cell-wall component of mycobacteria.
What is Isoniazid (INH)
rifampin (Rifadin)
What is antituberculars
The test that is done to determine what pathogen is causing the infection.
What is culture and sensitivity?
Given as a treatment for isoniazid overdose
What is pyridoxine?
The client reports bouts of explosive diarrhea sometimes with a lot of mucus for the past two days after taking cephalosporins for a week. The nurse will assess the client for...
What is C. Diff
DNA synthesis inhibitors
What is fluoroquinolones
imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin)
What is carbapenems