Vocab
Broad Spectrum
Common Penicillin side effect?
Nausea / GI side effects
Which labs check kidney function?
Which prototype medication has a cross sensitivity to PCN?
Cephalexin
Acyclovir IV should be given over at least how long?
1 hour
What is the name that describes an antibiotic that is specific to certain organisms?
Narrow Spectrum
What symptom would be concerning with Tamoxifen use?
Irregular menstrual bleeding
Which labs check liver function?
AST/ALT
For which 2 medication classes should milk, antacids, and iron be avoided?
Tetracyclines and Fluoroquinolones
What should the nurse teach a patient taking oral nystatin?
What should the patient wear if he or she has allergies to medications?
Medical alert bracelet
What toxicities occur in aminoglycosides?
Nephrotoxic, ototoxic, neurotoxic
Which lab checks how the immune system is functioning?
CD4 count
Which medication class can cause tooth discoloration?
Tetracyclines
Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole
What is the term used to describe when the client is already on antibiotics and develops another infection?
Superinfection
Achilles tendon rupture
Which labs are most important with zidovudine use?
CD4 count
Viral load
Which medication class can cause QT prolongation?
Macrolides
Give diphenhydramine
Slow the infusion rate
Culture and sensitivity
Which medication (prototype) has the risk of Red Man Syndrome?
Vancomycin
Which medication class requires peak and trough levels?
Aminoglycosides
Which 2 medication classes can cause photosensitivity?
Tetracyclines and Fluoroquinolones
Which 3 medications are contraindicated in pregnancy?
Tetracyclines
Sulfonamides
Gentamycin