anti effectives
how does bacteria enter the body
through the skin
when are ABX drugs usually given?
after the attack from WBC fail
what are the most common severe reactions to ABX PCN and Sulfa?
difficulty breathing, significant rash, hives, severe GI intolerace
what is the the difference between narrow spectrum and broad spectrum?
narrow is natural PCN
and broad is aminoPCN
what gram organism absorbs violet dye
Gram +
how are viral infections entered into the body
ingestion
what are the S/S of an infection?
Increase temperature
redness
swelling
heat
WBC less than 10k
whats should should nurse do it Pt says there allergic to ABX
ASk pt about s/s
what is an example of PCN narrow spectrum
PCN G and V
what should be monitored during nuerotoxicity
feelings in fingers and toes
what is the physical defense against harmful microorganisms?
intact skin
ciliated resp mucosa
what are the 3 types of ABX therapy?
Emperic
definitive
prophylactic
what are the actions of sulfamide drugs
slows the growth of bacteria to allow for WBC phagocytosis by destroying the bacteria cell wall
what is the action of beta lactam inhibitors?
bacteriostatic
destroys the bacteria cell wall to stop bacteria multiplication
What are some examples of TB drugs inthe primary phase?
what gram bacteria is harder to treat?
Gram -
thick cell membranes
what is difference between Emperic therapy and definitive therapy?
emperic is based off S/S and definitive is based of results
what type of pt should you be cautious when administering Sulfa
pt with impaired kidneys or 65 yrs or older on ace inhibitors
how many generation of of cephs are there
5
What are the four treatment phases of TB?
Preventative, Primary, Secondary, Retreatment
what is the difference between community and healthcare-associated infections?
community is infection present during the admission
health care is after admission
what are the 2 broad classes of anaphylaxis shock
PCN and sulfas
what are the the 3 PCN spectrums?
narrow
broad
extended
what is ceftaroline/maxipime used for ?
to treat complicated and non complicated UTIS
How soon should TB treatment begin? Are pts contagious in the primary phase?
immediately after a positive result.