anti-infectives
these were designed to target these.
foreign organisms
this causes cell death of the cells they affect, it does this by this activity
bactericidal/fungicidal
promoting removal of these from our patients as soon as we can helps prevents resistance, what is this?
catheters out
What is the prototype?
ampicillin
what is the prototype for this class?
cefazolin
the goal of using anti-infectives is to what?
interfere with normal function of the invading organism to prevent it from reproducing and cause cell death without affecting the host cells
this interferes with the ability of the cells to reproduce or divide, this activity is called?
bacteriostatic/fungistatic
by doing culture and sensitivities we are able to target these?
pathogens
what is the MOA for PCN?
weaken and destroys cell wall
Bactericidal
what is the MOA for this medication?
causes bacteria to build weak cell walls when dividing
Bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on dose and drug
when educating on how to prevent spread of infections, this is the best way to prevent it, and everyone can do it.
wash hands frequently
There are two categories of anti-infective spectrums that are used to treat, what are these two categories?
broad spectrum and narrow spectrum
education that needs to be given to our patients when receiving antibiotics would include what?
don't d/c prematurely, complete full prescription, take at evenly spaced intervals of time, increase oral intake of water, watch for adverse effects, superinfections, drug-drug and drug-food interactions
What are the adverse effects of PCN related to the GI?
Don't forget the fuzzy one
N/V, diarrhea, pain, glossitis, stomatitis, sore mouth, furry tongue
what are the adverse GI effects for this class?
N/V, diarrhea, pain, flatulence (most common)
we can use these to protect us and our patients by following transmission-based precautions to prevent spread of resistant micro-0rganisms. what should we use?
PPE
over time, the organism becomes unresponsive to the effects of an anti-infective. what is this called?
drug resistant microbe emergence
we may give to prevent infection rather than to treat an established infection, this is called what
Prophylactic
what education about how to take this medication would you like to share with your patient that is taking PCN?
needs to be taken on an empty stomach
what superinfections are associated with this medication?
pseudomembranous colitis and c.diff
staying up to date with these can prevent the spread of infections as well. what is this?
immunizations
What education needs to be provided to the patient as well as the nurse in regard to this medication?
Hold and notify provider if patient states diarrhea, fever or abdominal pain