Basics
ATBs are classified as either _________ or _________
Bacteriostatic or Bactericidal
Fungal infections
Antiviral drugs have what ending?
Penicillin drugs end in what ending?
cillin
Check for a sulfa allergy before giving a drug from this drug class
Sulfonamides
Before administering an ATB what diagnostic test must be completed?
Culture (we await the sensitivity report)
What are 2 examples of antifungal medications?
Fluconazole, nystatin, amphotericin B
What type of microorganism are antivirals used to treat?
viruses - how long do the typically live?
If the patient has an allergy to PCN what other drug class has a cross-sensitivity?
Cephalosporins
Which drug class has the side effects of stomatitis, crystalluria, photosensitivity, and steven johnson syndrome
Sulfonamides
Antibiotics should only be used to treat infections caused by what microorganisms?
Bacteria
Are antifungals safe for pregnant patients?
No
This drug class is used to treat infections like Cdiff or vaginitis
Antiprotozoal
What are 2 adverse reactions of PCN?
Anaphylaxis, glossitis, stomatitis, anemia
This drug is used to treat Cdiff, is the strongest ATB we have, and we have to monitor peak and trough levels
Vancomycin
What is the main teaching point for ATBs in women of menstruating age?
2nd form of birth control - for how long?
T or F: Amphotericin B has no major side effects
FALSE
What is the most commonly used antiprotozoal drug?
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
What do cephalosporins begin with?
CEF or CEPH
Drugs from this class are used to treat rocky mountain spotted fever, H. pylori, acne
Tetracyclines
What is suggested the patient take while on ATBs to manage side effects of diarrhea?
Probiotics
What do we monitor for when we have a patient on amphotericin B?
kidney function - urine output, fluid intake
What is the major teaching point for patients taking metronidazole?
No alcohol - disulfram-like reaction
Which organ do the cephalosporins affect the most?
Kidneys (nephrotoxicity)
This drug class can cause spontaneous tendon rupture
Fluoroquinolones - what do they end in?