Mechanisms & Definitions
Kills bacteria directly
What is bactericidal?
Most common side effect of penicillin
What is mild diarrhea (2–4 stools/day)?
Antibiotic that reduces effectiveness of birth control
What is ampicillin (penicillin class)?
Lab values monitored with aminoglycosides
What are BUN & creatinine?
Patient on antibiotics develops vaginal itching
What is secondary yeast infection from flora disruption?
Slows or inhibits bacterial growth
What is bacteriostatic?
Rash after antibiotic = this priority concern
What is allergic reaction → notify provider?
Why breastfeeding is avoided with antibiotics
What is drug passes into breast milk affecting infant?
Major toxicity risk with aminoglycosides
What is nephrotoxicity & ototoxicity?
Patient on fluoroquinolone reports Achilles pain
What is possible tendon rupture → STOP & notify provider?
Drug effective against many organisms
What is broad-spectrum antibiotic?
Vancomycin reaction causing red flushing
What is Red Man Syndrome?
Why fluoroquinolones should not be taken with antacids
What is reduced absorption (up to 90%)?
What to do if IV vancomycin causes red man syndrome
What is slow infusion, do NOT stop drug?
Patient taking sulfonamides + sulfonylurea becomes shaky
What is hypoglycemia from drug interaction?
Why cultures and sensitivities are performed before treatment
What is to determine which antibiotic will be effective?
Key teaching for tetracycline
What is avoid sun exposure (photosensitivity)?
Key teaching for sulfonamides
What is drink plenty of water to prevent crystals?
Why penicillin allergy must be reported before cephalosporins
What is cross-sensitivity risk?
Patient allergic to penicillin prescribed cephalosporin—priority
What is notify provider before giving drug?
Why normal flora can become pathogenic
What is low immunity, overgrowth, or wrong location?
Tetracycline risk in children
What is tooth discoloration & impaired bone growth?
Fluoroquinolones + warfarin =
What is increased bleeding risk?
Severe diarrhea while on antibiotics indicates
What is possible C. diff infection?
Patient takes fluoroquinolone with milk and multivitamins—result?
What is significantly decreased drug absorption → treatment failure?