Brand & Generic Names
metronidazole
Flagyl
This medication should be avoided if a patient has a sulfa allergy as it can result in hypersensitivity
Bactrim
aka trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX)
Why is it important to finish a course of antibiotics
To avoid antibiotic resistance
The common cold is caused by this
a virus
Name strategies that can be used to prevent transmission of pneumonia
- flu vaccine
- pneumococcal vaccine
- wash your hands
- avoid others who are ill
- smoking cessation
- sitting upright
Diflucan
fluconazole
This class of medicines should be avoided in children as it can cause permanent staining on teeth
tetracyclines
doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline
avoid dairy products at the time you take this class of medicines
Tetracyclines
doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline
This is the most common deadly infection in the US
pneumonia
How can patients prevent a UTI?
- drink plenty of fluids
- avoid delaying urination
- proper hygiene
linezolid
Zyvox
This class of drugs is associated with a 3-10% risk of a hypersensitivity reaction (e.g. rash, wheezing, swelling)
Penicillins
Taking an antibiotic with food can help alleviate this highly common side-effect
GI upset
MRSA stands for this
methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
What strategies can be used to prevent the spread of MRSA?
- Handwashing
- protective clothing
- avoid sharing personal items
Cleocin
clindamycin
avoid this class of medications in patients with a history of tendonitis
Quinolones
ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, moxifloxacin, levofloxacin
The shortest duration of time necessary to treat an uncomplicated UTI
3 days
A combination of antiviral medications is often necessary to treat which infection?
HIV/AIDS
Name some ways you can prevent infection with the respiratory syntial virus (RSV)
- Cover your mouth
- wash your hands
- avoid sharing personal items (cups, utensils)
- avoid kissing when ill
- clean contaminated surfaces
Bactrim; Septra
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX)
This medication can cause a metallic taste in your mouth
metronidazole
Use of sunscreen can help with this highly common side-effect of most antibiotics
photosensitivity
This infection often occurs in hospitalized and older patients usually after antibiotic use
clostridium difficile (CDI; C-Dif)
Name ways to prevent the transmission of CDI
- wash hands with soap and water
- contact precautions
- bleach clothing/personal items