Anti-Infectives
When an anti-infective agent kills the cell, this is called?
Bactericidal
If a patient is allergic to penicillin, they are most likely allergic to which other group of antibiotics?
What is... cephalosporins and sulfonamides?
Anthelmintic that treats dog tapeworm?
What is... Albendazole (Albenza)?
Fusion inhibitors are administered via:
What is... subcutaneously (injection)?
Risk factors for protozoal infections?
What is.. unsanitary, crowded conditions & poor hygienic practices?
When an anti-infective agent prevents reproduction of the cell, this is called?
Bacteriostatic
Serious side effect of too much antibiotic therapy
What is... Clostridium difficile (C. diff)?
Most commonly used anthelmintic?
What is... Mebendazole (Emverm, Vermox)?
Labs to monitor when a patient is taking antivirals
What is... BUN and creatinine (kidneys), ALT and AST (liver enzymes), and CBC (WBC, Hgb, Hct, etc.)?
First drug found effective in the treatment of malaria?
What labs will the nurse monitor to assess renal function in regard to possible renal toxicity?
BUN and creatinine
Which categories of antibiotics are mostly involved with antibiotic resistance?
What is... beta lactams (penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems)?
How to manage pinworm infections?
Keep nails short.
Keep hands clean.
Frequent handwashing.
Shower in the AM.
Change and launder undergarments, bed linens, and pajamas daily.
Disinfect toilet seat daily.
Wash hands after using the bathroom.
Adverse effect caused by antivirals that leads to anemia
What is... bone marrow suppression?
Who is susceptible to fungal infections?
What is... immunocompromised clients? (HIV/AIDS, recent transplant, taking immunosuppressant drugs, patients receiving chemo, etc.)
Liver enzymes (ALT and AST)
The most significant adverse effects of aminoglycosides include:
What is... ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
Where is mebendazole (Emverm, Vermox) metabolized?
What is... not metabolized in the body, excreted unchanged in the feces?
Most common contraindications of antivirals include:
What is... pregnancy, hepatic dysfunction, renal impairment, and bone marrow suppression?
Before administering an antifungal or antibiotic what should be obtained?
The ability over time to adapt to an anti-infective drug and produce cells that are no longer affected by a particular drug, is called?
Acquired resistance
Too rapid of an infusion of vancomycin is known for causing what?
What is... Red Man Syndrome?
Which age group mostly gets pinworm?
What medication can we give to children to treat pinworm or any other fungal infection?
Therapeutic effect of antivirals in HIV patients will demonstrate which lab values:
Echinocandin antifungals are administered via:
What is... IV?