Antibiotics Basics
What is the term for antibiotics that kill bacteria by disrupting the cell wall? (don't overthink this one)
What is bactericidal?
Which antibiotic has adverse effects including red man syndrome and nephrotoxicity?
What is vancomycin?
How do penicillins work to combat bacteria?
What is weakening the bacterial cell wall?
Why should tetracyclines not be taken with dairy products?
What is calcium reduces absorption by 50%?
105 mL
What type of microbes thrive in environments without oxygen?
What are anaerobic microbes?
Which lab tests should be monitored when a patient is on aminoglycosides?
What are BUN, creatinine, and GFR?
What is the mechanism of action for fluoroquinolones?
What is disrupting DNA replication and cell division?
DAILY
DOUBLE
Answer: What is a disulfiram-like reaction?
A patient is prescribed 125 mcg of levothyroxine. Convert this to mg
0.125 mg
What is starting antibiotic treatment based on clinical judgement before specific culture results are available?
What is empiric therapy?
Which antibiotic can cause tendon rupture?
What is fluoroquinolones
Which antibiotic class inhibits folate synthesis in bacteria?
What is sulfonamides or TMP/SMX?
Which drug combination protects the beta-lactam ring from bacterial degradation?
What is penicillin + beta lactamase inhibitors?
Convert 2 tablespoons of medications to mL
30 mL
Name the difference between broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum antibiotics.
What is broad-spectrum antibiotics target a wide range of bacteria, while narrow-spectrum antibiotics target a limited range?
DAILY
DOUBLE
What are macrolides?
Why is imipenem combined with cilastatin?
What is cilastatin prevents the breakdown of imipenem by renal enzymes?
What supplements should fluouroquinolones be spaced apart from?
calcium, magnesium, iron, Al
How many mL in a pint?
480 mL
How are gram stain and culture and sensitivity results used in anti-infective therapy?
What is using gram stain to classify bacteria and culture/sensitivity results to identify bacteria and determine effective antibiotics?
Name three antibiotics associated with photosensitivity as a side effect.
What are tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and fluoroquinolones?
How do tetracyclines inhibit bacterial growth?
What is inhibiting protein synthesis?
What is the recommended infusion time for vancomycin to prevent red man syndrome?
What is at least 60 minutes?
A feeding order specifies 2 cups of formula per meal, 3 times a day. How many mL does the patient consume in one day?
1440 mL