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        | used to tx infections caused by pathogens |  | 
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        | bacterialcidal and bacteriostatic |  | Definition 
 
        | two actions of antiinfectives? |  | 
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        | this means the drug is effective against several groups of organisms |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | this means the drug is effective against a few groups |  | 
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        | -take meds as directed -never share meds
 -take with full glass of water
 -expect to expect N/V/D
 -may experience superinfection
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        | what are five pt teachings for taking antiinfective drugs? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | -inhibit bacterial cell wall, protein synthesis, reproduction, inhibit cell metabolism and growth, disrupt microbial cell membrane |  | Definition 
 
        | these are the mechanisms of action of antiinfectives |  | 
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        | -s/s of infection, susceptibility to infection -c&s report
 -allergies
 -renal/hepatic function
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        | for every drug, what do you want to assess? |  | 
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        | prevent spread of infection by coughing into sleeve, washing hands and good hygiene, support natural defense mechaisms |  | Definition 
 
        | when you are trying to teach a pt how to avoid getting sick, what do you tell them? |  | 
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        | 3000 ml/24 hrs, six pints |  | Definition 
 
        | how much should one drink with any med? |  | 
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        | take around the clock, take on empty stomach, store in cool, dark dry place, take with full glass of water, report N/V/D |  | Definition 
 
        | what are some other patient teaching things? |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | what labs will you look at to assess kidney function? |  | 
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        | observe for s/s of superinfection, compliance with instructions, decrease in s/s of infection, no drug allergies |  | Definition 
 
        | what do you want to observe in patient when evaluating? |  | 
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 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | gram + bacterial infections (strep) |  | Definition 
 
        | what are PCNs used to tx? |  | 
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        | previous hyper-sensitivities, cross sensitivities |  | Definition 
 
        | what are some contraindications of PCN? |  | 
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        | anaphylaxis, GI VND, superinfections, seizures |  | Definition 
 
        | what are some adverse reactions to PCN? |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | what meds are similar to PCN? and should watch for x sensitivity |  | 
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        | s/s of infection, VS, sputum, urine, WBC -h/P for allergy
 -specimen for C&S
 -observable for s/s of anaphylaxis
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        | what are some important nursing implications for PCN? |  | 
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        | discontinue immediately, admin Epiniephrine/antihistamine on hand and resuscitation eqpt available. |  | Definition 
 
        | if a pt has an allergic reaction to PCN, what do you do? |  | 
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        | -use additional contraceptive method, take around the clock, reprot diarrhea, blood in stool, pus/mucus, no ETOH x 72 hrs. |  | Definition 
 
        | what are some imp pt teaching incplication for PCN |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | these are widely used/distributed/concentrated in the kidney/liver |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | this drug is chemically/structurally related to PCN |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | this is used as a surgical prophylaxis |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | this is used to txx RT, skin, soft tissue, UT, brain and spinal cord |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | this is a broad spectrum abx that fights gram +/- bacteria |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | inhibit microbial protein synthesis |  | Definition 
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        | renal/hepatic failure hypersensitivity/pregnancy
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        | contraindications for Tetracycline? |  | 
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        | dizziness, photosensitivity, blood dyscrasias |  | Definition 
 
        | what are some adverse effects with Tetracyclines? |  | 
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        | s/s of infection (vs, wound appearance, sputum, urine, stool, WBC), obtain specimen for C&S, check renal/hepatic labs, CBC |  | Definition 
 
        | what are nursing implications for TET |  | 
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        | causes staining of teeth, and softening of bones |  | Definition 
 
        | why are tets not recommended for children under 8? |  | 
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        | dairy products, and no other meds within 1-3 hrs |  | Definition 
 
        | what should the pt not consume with Tet? |  | 
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        | use non hormonal method of BC, use sunscreen lotion |  | Definition 
 
        | what should you tell women and others in general who are on Tet? |  | 
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        | sulfonamides (bactrim and septra) |  | Definition 
 
        | this is for tx of the holes |  | 
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        | urinary and resptory tract infections |  | Definition 
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 | Definition 
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        | hypersensitivity, renal/liver impairment, pregnancy |  | Definition 
 
        | contraindications for sulfonamides? |  | 
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        | blood dycrasias, photosensitivity and hepatic necrosis |  | Definition 
 
        | adverse effects of sulfonamides includes: |  | 
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        | allergies to sulfa, inspect IV site for phlebitis, monitor CBC/UA |  | Definition 
 
        | what should you assess for when giving someone sulfanomides? |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | do not administer these via IM |  | 
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        | complete dose, use sunscreen, notify MD of S/S of superinfection |  | Definition 
 
        | what do you need to teach with sulfanomides? |  | 
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        | fluoroquinolones (cipro/floxin) |  | Definition 
 
        | these are synthetic drugs against gram +/- bacteria |  | 
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        | fluoroquinolones (cipro/floxin) |  | Definition 
 
        | these work by interfering with DNA synthesis |  | 
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        | photosensitivity, hyper/hypoglycemia (idiosyncratic reaction) |  | Definition 
 
        | adverse effects of fluoroqinolones? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | zn and Fe will decrease absorption, use sunscreen lotion/protection, good oral hygiene |  | Definition 
 
        | what are some pt teaching point for fluoroquinolones? |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | used to tx systemic infections, usually IV meds |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | gentimicin and neomycin are both |  | 
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 | Definition 
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        | prevent bacterial protein synthesis |  | Definition 
 
        | how do aminoglycosides work? |  | 
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        | cuase nephro/neuro toxicity and ototoxicity |  | Definition 
 
        | contraindications of aminoglycosides? |  | 
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        | aminoglycosdies (neomycin, gentimicin) |  | Definition 
 
        | for this med, the peak and trough need to be adjusted |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | this is the lowest concentration of med before next dose |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | have an erythromycin base |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | this is the drug of choice for diptheria |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | azithromycin (zithromax) and clindamycin (cleocin) are both what? |  | 
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        | used in tx of life-threatening infections |  | 
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        | binds to bacterial wall causing cell death |  | Definition 
 
        | how does vancomycin work? |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | adverse effects of vancomycin? |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | used for intra abdominal, GU/integ. infections |  | 
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        | interferes with DNA synthesis |  | Definition 
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 | Definition 
 
        | contraindications with metrodiazole? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | seizures, dizziness, anorexia |  | Definition 
 
        | adverse effects of metrdiazole? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | when pcn cannot be given, these less toxic abx can be used |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Bacterialcidal, bacteriostatic, broad spectrum, narrow spectrum |  | Definition 
 
        | Action of anti-infectives |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Tx of infections caused by pathogens |  | Definition 
 
        | Anti-infectives are used for? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Tx of RT, skin, soft tissue, UT, brain, spinal cord |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | This can have cross sensitivities w PCN |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | with these two drugs, make sure to teach the patient to use additional contraceptive method |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | inhibit bacterial cell wall, protein synthesis, cell membrane, reproduction, metab/gluco |  | Definition 
 
        | 5 mechanisms of action for anti-infectives |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 1. take as directed 2. never share
 3. take with full glass of water on empty stomach
 4. expect to exp. NVD
 5. may expect yeast or fungal infection (superinfection)
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        | 5 things to teach about antibiotics |  | 
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        | s/s of infection, susceptible to infection c&s report
 allergies
 renal/hepatic fnc
 side effects of drugs
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        | what is the nursing assessment for every antibiotic? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | prevent spread of int handwash/hygiene
 support natural defenses
 take as prescribed/full course
 drink 300ml of fluid
 report NE allergies
 take around clock at evenly spaced intervals
 take on an empty stomach 1h before or 2h after
 store in a cool, dark, dry place
 take with full glass of water
 report NVD
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        | pt. teaching for every antibiotic |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | what lab values do you want to look at to assess kidney function? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | observe for s/s of superinfection observe for compliance with instructions
 dec. in s/s infection
 no drug allergy
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        | Term 
 
        | previous hypersensitivity, x sensitivity |  | Definition 
 
        | contraindication with penicillin? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | antibacterial, penicillin |  | Definition 
 
        | these drugs cause anaphylaxis |  | 
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        | tetracycyline, sulfonamides, fluroquinolones |  | Definition 
 
        | These cause photosensitivity in aBX |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | this is a surgical prophylaxis |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | chemically/structurally r/t PCN |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | you should watch this drug for allergies to sulfa |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | these are widely used/distributed/concentrated in the liver |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | bc aminoglycosides cause oto, neuro, nephro toxicity, you should |  | 
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        | sulfadiazine, sulfisoxazole, cotrimoxazole |  | Definition 
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        | binds to bacterial wall-cell death |  | Definition 
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 | Definition 
 
        | penicillin G, Penicillin generic? |  | 
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        | discontinue, epinephrine and antihistamine on hand |  | Definition 
 
        | if allergic reaction to pcn, then |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | when assessing for penicillin, need to take an ______ for allergy |  | 
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        | observe for s/s of anaphylaxis |  | Definition 
 
        | special assessment for penicillin |  | 
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        | report blood in stool, pus, mucus, use additional contraceptive method
 no alcohol x 72 hrs
 |  | Definition 
 
        | for penicillin, is there any special pt teaching? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | aminoglycosides, macrolides |  | Definition 
 
        | these cause oto, neuro, nephro toxicity |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | this is effective against anthrax and typhoid fever |  | 
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        | antacids, mineral supplements, iron salts |  | Definition 
 
        | flouroquinolones cannot be taken with |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | do not take fluoroquinolones with these, could cause inc. risk of CNS stimulation |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | this can be used as a prophylaxis for endocarditis before dental procdures in matients with valvular heart disease who are allergic to penicillin |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | this drug will increase serum levels of digoxin if taken concurrently |  | 
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