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Sulfonamides
Uses & Action |
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Definition
UTIs, RTIs, Pneumoonia & Staph Infections in HIV patients.
Inhibits growth of bacteria by preventing bacterial synthesis of folic acid. |
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Sulfonamides
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Anemia.
Hepatotoxicity.
Toxic Nephrosis. |
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Sulfonamides
Nursing Considerations & Contraindications |
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Definition
Monitor H&H, CBCs & Skin Integrity.
Do not use in pregnant patients or children under 2 mos.
Do not use with Celebrex. |
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Term
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Definition
Usually used for gram positive infections.
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Bacterial death then results from lysis of cells. |
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Term
Penicillins
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Hyper/Hypokalemia.
Anemia.
Coma.
AST/ALT Level Changes.
Oral Candidiasis. |
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Term
Penicillins
Nursing Considerations & Contraindications |
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Definition
| Monitor Potassium Levels, gather allergy information from client. |
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Term
Cephalosporins
Uses & Action |
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Definition
Skin Infections, Pneumonia, UTIs, Bone/Joint Infections, Septicemia.
Binds to bacterial cell wall membrane causing cell death. |
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Term
Cephalosporins
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Seizures.
Rashes.
Pseudomembranous colitis.
Steven-Johnson syndrome |
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Term
Cephalosporins
Nursing Considerations & Contraindications |
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Definition
| Monitor patient for s/s of anaphylaxis, monitor bowel function, skin ras, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hypersensitivity. |
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Term
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Definition
RTIs - Sinusitis, Brochitis, Pneumonia
Inhibits protein synthesis at bacterial ribosome. |
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Term
Macrolides
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
Hepatotoxicity.
Pseudomembranous colitis.
Rash & Puritis.
Headache. |
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Term
Macrolides
Nursing Considerations & Contraindications |
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Definition
| Monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin rash, bowel function & hypersensitivity. Do not give to those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. |
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Term
Tetracyclines
Uses & Actions |
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Definition
Chlamydia, Rickettsia, Acne, Cholera, Protozoa.
Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. |
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Term
Tetracyclines
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Vaginal candidiasis.
Thrombocytopenia.
Anemia.
Lupus exacerbation.
Maculopapular rash. |
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Term
Tetracyclines
Nursing Considerations & Contraindications |
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Definition
| Take on empty stomach w/ full glass of water, administer 1 hour before and 2 hours after food/supplements containing calcium/magnesium, Do not give to pregnant/nursing woman or children younger than 8. |
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Term
Aminoglycosides
Uses & Action |
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Definition
Aerobic gram-neg, bacteria mycobacteria, protozoa, virulent and systemic infections.
Prevents protein synthesis. |
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Term
Aminoglycosides
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Blurred Vision.
CNS Symptoms.
Ear Damage.
Kidney Disease.
Paralysis. |
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Term
Aminoglycosides
Nursing Considerations & Contraindications |
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Definition
| Monitor blood levels of drug. Drug is not given PO. Do not give in patients who have renal disease, are dehydrated or to infants or pregnant women. |
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Term
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Definition
Lower RTIs, Bone/Joint infections, infections diarrhea, UTI's, STDs, Anthrax.
Destroys bacteria by altering their DNA |
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Term
Quinolones
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Depression.
Thrush.
Increased liver Function.
Blurred Vision. |
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Term
Quinolones
Nursing Considerations & Contraindications |
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Definition
| Patient should take calcium & magnesium supplements 1 hour before/after taking medications, monitor for drug allergy. |
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