Sulfonamides
Sulfamethazine
What is a common sulfonamide drug?
Inhibits protein synthesis
How do tetracyclines work?
Penicillin's are included in this class of anti-infectives.
What are Betalactams?
Common fluroquinolones include...
What are ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin?
This classification of medications will not work to treat bacterial infections
What are antivirals?
To kill parasites
What is the primary purpose of an antihelmintic?
Folk remedies commonly used to treat and prevent UTI's.
What are cranberries/cranberry juice?
A common drug in the tetracycline family.
What is doxycycline?
This drug class is considered a second-generation Penicillin.
What are cephalosporins?
UTI, bone infection, joint infections
What are common diseases treated with fluroquinolones?
Common antiviral med
What is acyclovir?
What are intestinal parasites?
UTI, Otitis Media, Ulcerative Colitis, eye and skin infections.
What are common uses for sulfonamides?
Decreased absorption may occur if tetracyclines are given with _________.
What are antacids?
Generic name ceftriaxone.
What is brand name Rocephin?
Fluroquinolones are ______-spectrum antibiotics.
What are "broad"?
This herbal medication reduces the effectiveness of antiretroviral medications.
What is St. John's Wort
Antihelmintic meds
What is/are albendazole, mebendazole (Vemox)?
Slows growth and replication of bacteria
What is the action of a sulfonamide?
Patients should be educated to use sunscreen and wear wide brimmed hats as these medications may cause ___________.
What is photosensitivity?
True or False: Nurses should not question an order for cephalexin in patients who are allergic to Penicillin?
What is false?
Musculoskeletal contraindications and precautions related to this classification of medication
What are tendonitis and tendon rupture?
Hepatitis B and C, Flu A and B, RSV, HIV, AIDS
What are common diseases treated with antivirals and antiretrovirals?
Antihelmintic drugs may cause these adverse effects
What are abdominal pain and cramps?
This adverse reaction is a rare, life-threatening emergency that causes a rapidly spreading, painful blistering rash that often requires treatment and care in a burn intensive care unit.
What is Steven Johnson Syndrome?
Acne, chlamydia, Lyme Disease
What are diseases treated with tetracyclines?
Rash, nephrotoxicity, anaphylaxis....
What are adverse effects of Penicillins/Betalactams?
True or False: Prolonged QT is an adverse effect of fluroquinolones?
What is true?
Overuse of antibiotics often disrupt the normal flora causing secondary infections like c-diff and candidiasis.
What are super-infections?
This adverse reaction is a rare, life-threatening emergency that causes a reaction characterized by widespread blistering and tissue necrosis that requires emergent care and treatment.
What is toxic epidermal necrolysis?
Women of childbearing age are encouraged to take a pregnancy test and practice pregnancy prevention while taking this group of medications because they may cause _________ effects on the fetus.
What are teratogenic?
True or False: It is ok to administer Betalactams to patients with elevated kidney function tests?
What is false?
This med classification may cause increased bleeding when taken with a fluroquinolone.
What are anticoagulants?
Antibiotic stewardship and patient teaching for all anti-infectives include
What is teaching to take all antibiotics until they are gone?
This drug classification is used to treat malaria and toxiplasmosis.
What are antiprotozoals?
The most common diarrhea associated with antibiotic use