Term
| What is the MOA for primaxin (imipinem), a carbapenem? |
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Definition
| It weakens the bacterial cell wall |
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Term
What is the broadest spectrum drug on the market right now?
What is it used for? |
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Definition
Primaxin (imipinem)
Used for deep, serious infections |
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Term
| Primaxin is dispensed with cilastin, why? |
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Definition
| The cilastin inhibits the destruction of the drug by renal enzymes. |
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Term
| What is the best drug to use for bacterial meningitis for chilren? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the most widely used antibiotic in U.S. hospitals? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the MOA for Vancomycin? |
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Definition
| Inhibits cell wall synthesis |
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Term
| What are the 2 primary adverse effects concerning vancomycin? |
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Definition
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxic (Vanco levels at 30+ microgram/ml...chance of renal failure increased) |
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Term
| Whatsyndrome might appear if a rapid infusion of vancomycin is given? |
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Definition
| RED Man Sydrome (flushing,tachy, hypotension) |
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Term
| What is vancomycin used for? |
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Definition
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Term
| Are tetracyclines baceriostatic or bacteriocidal? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is tetracyclines MOA? |
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Definition
blocks protein synthesis by inhibiting tRNA
(Inhibitor of protein synthesis) |
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Term
| What is the first line of treatment for rocky mountain spotted fever? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is used for chlamydia, lyme dis., Helicobacter pylori and peridontal disease? |
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Definition
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Term
| A nurse should instruct a patient about what when giving a tetracycline? |
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Definition
DO NOT TAKE W CALCIUM, MILK PRODUCTS,IRON SUPPLEMENTS, MAG CONTAINING LAX, ANTACIDS
WEAR SUNBLOCK, COVER UP
NO FOOD |
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Term
| What is a major precaution when a pt is on tetracycline? |
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Definition
| diarrhea may indicate life threatening suprainfection |
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Term
| Who should never receive tetracycline? |
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Definition
Children under 8
Pregnant Women |
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