Drug Class and Action
Amoxicillin belongs to this antibiotic class
Penicillin
Amoxicillin is often prescribed for this common childhood ear condition
otitis media
The most common GI side effect
Diarrhea
Always check for this allergy before administering amoxicillin
penicillin allergy
Always take amoxicillin with this to reduce stomach upset
food/water
Amoxicillin works by interfering with this part of the bacteria
Cell wall
Amoxicillin is used in combination therapy to treat this stomach bacteria
H. pylori
A mild allergic reactions may cause this skin finding
Rash
Patients should be monitored for this organ function with long term use
liver/kidney function
Patients must do this even if they start to feel better
finish full course
Amoxicillin is broad-spectrum, meaning it works against these two types of bacteria
gram + and gram -
Amoxicillin can be used to prevent this complication in patients with prosthetic heart valves
endocarditis prophylaxis
A severe allergic reactions can lead to this life threatening complication
anaphylaxis
A patient taking amoxicillin reports vaginal itching and discharge- this is likely what
yeast infection
True or False: Amoxicillin should be stopped immediately if diarrhea occurs
False: call provider
True or False: Amoxicillin is bacteriostatic
False
True or False: Amoxicillin is used to treat viral infections
False
Prolonged use May cause this secondary infection
When given with oral contraceptives, amoxicillin can do this
decreases oral contraceptive effectiveness
Patients should report this symptom immediately as it could indicate an allergy
shortness of breath/swelling
Amoxicillin is often combined with this drug to resist beta lactamase bacteria
Clavulanic acid
Amoxicillin is a first line drug for this throat infection
Strep throat
Amoxicillin associated diarrhea may indicate this dangerous condition
C. difficile
This lab test may be ordered if a patient develops diarrhea during antibiotic therapy
stool culture
Amoxicillin liquid suspension should be stored this way
refrigerate suspension