Antibiotic Basics
This term refers to the ability of an antibiotic to kill bacteria.
What is bactericidal
This class includes amoxicillin and penicillin.
What are penicillins?
This common side effect includes N/V/D.
What is GI upset?
Patients should complete the full course of antibiotics to prevent this.
What is antibiotic resistance?
This occurs when bacteria no longer respond to antibiotics.
What is antibiotic resistance?
This term means an antibiotic inhibits bacterial growth without killing it.
What is bacteriostatic?
This class includes azithromycin and erythromycin.
What are macrolides?
This severe diarrhea is often associated with antibiotic use.
What is Clostridioides difficile infection?
This should be assessed before giving penicillin.
What is a penicillin allergy?
MRSA stands for this.
What is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?
This type of antibiotic targets a wide range of bacteria.
Broad spectrum antibiotics
This class includes ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin.
What are fluoroquinolones?
This antibiotic class can cause tendon rupture.
What are fluoroquinolones?
This lab value is important to monitor with vancomycin.
What is the trough level?
Overuse of antibiotics contributes to this global health problem.
What is antibiotic resistance?
This structure is commonly targeted by penicillin and cephalosporins
This class includes gentamicin and tobramycin.
What are aminoglycosides?
This class may cause nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
What are aminoglycosides?
This organ function must be monitored with many antibiotics.
What is kidney (renal) function?
This enzyme produced by bacteria can inactivate penicillins.
What is beta-lactamase?
This test determines which antibiotics a bacterium is sensitive to.
What is a culture and sensitivity?
This class includes vancomycin, often used for MRSA.
What are glycopeptides?
This reaction involves rash, swelling, and difficulty breathing.
What is an allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?
This instruction helps prevent esophageal irritation with doxycycline.
What is remain upright after taking it?
This practice helps reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
What is antibiotic stewardship?