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Pharmacology slides; Spring term (first year)
Urinary tract infections meds
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Nursing
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04/17/2010

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UTI cost to healthcare system
Definition

#1 nosocomial infection (30%)

#1 community acquired infection (some estimates say upper respiratory)

Term
80% of UTI's
Definition
caused by E. Coli
Term
10% of UTI's
Definition
caused by G+ staph species (staph a.)
Term
male acquires a UTI in response to
Definition
a structural abnormality
Term
bacturia
Definition

asymptomatic presence. does not mean an infection.

20% of female population

Term
cystitis
Definition

first stage of noticable bladder infection

mild - mod. easily Tx

Caution: 30% have renal tissue involv. with no S/S

onset: 24 - 48 hrs post inoculation

dysuria, pyuria, frequency, poss. low grade temp

Term
pyelonephritis
Definition

infection of renal tissue

acute or chronic

chronic --> could it cause permanent damage?

aggressive Tx: IV antibiotics x 48 hrs, followed by PO for 7-10 days

E. Coli 80% of time

Term
complicated
Definition

indicates a Co-morbidity (blockage of some kind)

all locations of UTI's

diabetes obstructions are largest concern

less predictable

 

Term
Tx of complicated UTI
Definition

bactrim, septra (#1)

cipro, levaquin - back ups

Term
common "complicated" offending bacteria
Definition

E. Coli (most common)

Staph a.

Pseudomonas

Klebsiella

Candida

Term
multiple voiding
Definition

urinate

wait for secondary let-down

 

Term
positive signs of UTI
Definition

painful urination

inc. WBC

pos. nitrogen dipstick

Term
three ways to dose antiBx for UTI's
Definition

7-10 days reg. doses

3 large doses

1 huge dose

Term
ciprofloxacin (a flouroquinolone) kinetics
Definition

broad spectrum, cidal

inhibits DNA production

suppress symptoms within 3-5 days

G+ small group, G- large group

very high solubility --> very high conc. in urine

Does not cross BBB

E. Coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas

Term
Ciprofloxacin ( a flouroquinolone) SE
Definition

tends to kill bacteria in bowel

well tolerated

N/V/D, abd cramping

Dizziness, HA

candida vaginitis

caution w/ tendons (kids under 18yr)

AAPC (C-diff)

Term
Ciprofloxacin (a flouroquinolone) ADR
Definition

do not mix with: Fe++, Zinc, Al-, Mg++, and no dairy or calcium fortified drinks 6 hrs before or after dose.

NSAIDS

warfarin (effectiveness goes up)

thophyiline (30% inc. in levels)

Term
Sulfanomide kinetics
Definition

Broad spectrum, Static

G+ and G-, MRSA

dec. folic acid prod.-->dec. RNA/DNA prod.

high solubility-->high concentration in urine

Term
sulfanomide SE
Definition

hypersensitivity

blood dyscrasias (anemia)

urine crystal formations

Term
sulfanomide ADR
Definition

warfarin (inc. risk for bleeding)

oral hypoglycemics

cross sensitivity with Lasix and thiazides

 

Term
trimethoprim kinetics
Definition

broad spectrum

static and cidal

G+ small group, G- large group

dec. folic acid-->dec. RNA/DNA

high solubility-->high conc. in urine

MRSA and E. coli

Term
trimethoprim SE
Definition

GI (N/V)

itching and rash

blood dyscrasias:

anemia

neutropenia

thrombocytopenia

Term
Septra/Bactrim
Definition

combo of Sulfanomides and trimethoprim

suppresses symptoms w/in 3-5 days

Synergistic reaction (1+1=3)

does not potentiate side of effects of each other

tends to kill bacteria in bowels

Term
fluconazole (diflucan)
Definition
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