Weakening the Cell Wall
This is the primary mechanism of action of all penicillins.
What is the inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Cephalosporins are classified into generations primarily based on this factor.
What is the antimicrobial spectrum of activity?
In infants and children, ear infections commonly occur in this location.
What is the middle ear?
Dietary supplements are regulated under this federal law, which does not require proof of efficacy.
What is the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)?
This bacterial STI is treated with intramuscular ceftriaxone.
What is gonorrhea?
This structural component of penicillins is essential for antibacterial activity.
What is the ß-lactam ring?
As cephalosporin generation increases, this generally improves.
What is gram-negative coverage?
This is typically the first-line antibiotic for uncomplicated acute otitis media.
What is amoxicillin?
This common supplement can increase the risk of bleeding when combined with anticoagulants.
What is ginkgo biloba?
This STI frequently travels in partnership with gonorrhea and should be treated at the same time.
What is Chlamydia trachomatis (trich)?
Penicillins exert their effect by binding to these bacterial enzymes.
What are penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)?
This antibiotic is especially important for treating serious gram-positive infections, including MRSA.
What is vancomycin?
This solution is commonly used to treat uncomplicated "swimmer's ear" caused by yeast.
What is a mixture of alcohol and vinegar?
St. John’s wort interacts with many prescription drugs by inducing this system.
What is the cytochrome P450 enzyme system?
This medication is used to treat syphilis.
What is Benzathine penicillin G?
or less preferred
What is high-dose doxycycline?
This common adverse effect occurs more frequently with penicillins than with many other antibiotics.
What is hypersensitivity or allergic reactions?
This cephalosporin generation is commonly used for surgical prophylaxis.
What are first-generation cephalosporins, especially cefazolin (Ancef)?
This class of antibiotics is commonly used topically for uncomplicated otitis externa caused by Pseudomonas.
What are the fluoroquinolones?
Patients often fail to report supplement use for this reason, which increases the risk of drug-drug interactions.
What is the belief that supplements are “natural” and therefore safe?
Simultaneous treatment of sexual partners is important to prevent this outcome.
What is reinfection?
Adding clavulanate to amoxicillin helps overcome this common mechanism of bacterial resistance.
What is ß-lactamase production?
This drug must be administered over one hour to prevent flushing syndrome.
What is vancomycin?
This potential adverse effect limits the use of certain topical (local) otic medications when the tympanic membrane is perforated.
What is ototoxicity?
This is the most important nursing action related to complementary therapy use.
What is obtaining a thorough medication and supplement history?
These STIs are not cured by antibiotics and require antiviral therapy.
What are viral STIs (e.g. HSV, HIV)?