Drug Classes
The most used broad spectrum antibiotic.
What is amoxicillin?
This common side effect can happen with nearly all antibiotics and involves the stomach.
What is nausea or what is upset stomach?
This must be done before the start of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
What is blood cultures?
This class of antibiotics includes drugs like erythromycin and azithromycin.
What are macrolides?
This allergic reaction to antibiotics like penicillin may present with hives or difficulty breathing.
What is anaphylaxis?
To help avoid stomach upset, patients can take antibiotics with this.
What is food?
This common antibiotic is often used to treat strep throat and syphilis.
What is penicillin?
This serious intestinal infection can occur after antibiotic use, caused by an overgrowth of a harmful bacteria.
What is C. diff?
Tell patients to take all of the medicine, even if they feel better, to stop this from happening.
What is antibiotic resistance?
Bactrim is used to treat this.
What is a UTI or abscess?
This class of antibiotics can cause tendon rupture, especially in pediatrics.
What are fluoroquinolones?
Broad-spectrum antibiotics must be started within an hour of suspected _____.
What is sepsis?
The antibiotics you watch for elevated creatinine with.
Vancomycin
Some antibiotics can cause a serious skin reaction with rash and peeling called this.
What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
When teaching patients about aminoglycosides, nurses should warn them to report these two signs early to prevent serious side effects.
What are ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and dizziness?