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does not kill organisms but rather prevents reproduction of organisms |
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Definition
Hypotension and skin flushing from infusing Vancomycin too fast
resolves when infusion rate slowed down |
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Definition
| High rate of sensitivity reactions ranging from rashes to anaphylaxis |
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Definition
| Require sun protection ie hat, sunscreen, long pants, long sleeves |
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Definition
| Associated with hypersensitivities and serious skin reactions |
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Definition
| Used to sterilize the gut, eradicate intestinal infections and treats bacterial and protozoal vaginal infections |
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Definition
| Antabuse effect with alcohol consumption |
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Definition
| High association with development of C. difficile |
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| Fluoroquinolones (-floxacin) |
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Definition
| Associated with rupture of the Achilles tendon and neuropathy |
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Definition
| Inactivation of Hormonal Birth Control Methods. Must use barrier methods for 3 months |
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Term
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Definition
| A report that indicates which anti-infectives are most effective in eliminating a specific infectious organism |
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Definition
A sensitivity reaction to a drug because the patient is sensitive to another drug
Ex: Penicillin and Cephalosporins |
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Definition
The highest serum level of a drug
Draw 30-60 minutes after dose administered |
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Term
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Definition
The lowest serum level of a drug
Draw just before dose administration |
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Term
| Aminoglycosides (-MYCINS) |
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Definition
Very potent
Require peak/trough and creatinine monitoring
Toxic to kidneys, ears |
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Definition
| Used when hypersensitivity to penicillin exists |
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Definition
(-cidal means kill)
Works by destroying bacterial organisms |
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Definition
| Causes serious Antabuse-like reaction when alcohol is consumed |
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Term
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Definition
| Glycopeptide that acts like aminoglycoside |
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Term
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Definition
Contraindicated in pregnant women and children under 8 years
Bone and tooth damage |
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Term
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Definition
Derived from penicillin
Come in different generations
Patients with penicillin allergy may react the same with cephalosporins |
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Term
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Definition
| A urinary tract anesthetic used to treat the symptoms of UTI. Turns urine dark orange. Does not eradicate bacteria |
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Term
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Definition
| An antifungal used to prevent/treat yeast infections that occur from antibiotic therapy |
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Term
| Antivirals (-cyclovir) Acyclovir, Valacyclovir |
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Definition
| A group of antiviral medications used most often to treat herpesvirus |
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Term
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Definition
A drug that causes significant tissue damage when extravasated
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Term
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Definition
| When a vesicant drug leaks out of the vascular space into the surrounding tissue |
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Term
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Definition
Chemotherapy drugs manufactured from the Vinca plant
Toxicity: Neurologic Fxn - hearing, constipation |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
Doxorubicin
Adriamycin
The "RED DEVIL" |
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Definition
An antitumor antibiotic
Strong Vesicant
Turns urine red, total alopecia
Very damaging to tissues if extravasates
[image] |
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Term
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Definition
A chemotherapy that is often used to treat cancers as well as an immunosuppressant in autoimmune diseases
May cause hemorrhagic cystitis (bladder bleeds)
Must keep well hydrated |
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Term
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Definition
Chemotherapy used most often for GI/Biliary cancers
May cause severe stomatitis
[image] |
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Term
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Definition
A chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer, autoimmune disease (immunosuppressant) and ectopic (tubal) pregnancy
If given in high doses, patients must receive a rescue agent to block the effects after a certain time period |
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Term
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Definition
The rescue agent used when high-dose methotrexate is given. MUST be given ON TIME.
Prolonged exposure to methotrexate can cause death |
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Term
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Definition
An alkylating agent chemotherapy used for cancer treatment
May cause hemorrhagic cystitis
Must be treated with a rescue agent if given in high doses
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Term
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Definition
| A secondary infection occurring after treatment for a primary infection Ex. yeast infections or C. diff after use of broad spectrum antibiotics |
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Term
| Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor |
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Definition
| A class of drugs that when used in Parkinson's Disease inhibits the breakdown of dopamine in the brain |
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Term
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Definition
| A drug used to mimic the effects of dopamine or that is converted to Dopamine in Parkinson's Disease |
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Term
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Definition
| A class of drugs used to make dopamine receptors more sensitive to Dopamine - these drugs enhance the effects of Dopamine |
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Term
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Definition
| A class of drugs that inhibit the effects of acetylcholine. Used in Parkinson's Disease to decrease muscle tremors and rigidity and to decrease drooling. |
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Term
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Definition
| A dopaminergic that converts to dopamine in the brain. Reduces the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease |
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Term
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Definition
| monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
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Term
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Definition
| Used with levadopa as a dopamine agonist |
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Term
|
Definition
does not kill organisms but rather prevents reproduction of organisms |
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|
Term
|
Definition
Hypotension and skin flushing from infusing Vancomycin too fast
resolves when infusion rate slowed down |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| High rate of sensitivity reactions ranging from rashes to anaphylaxis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Require sun protection ie hat, sunscreen, long pants, long sleeves |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Associated with hypersensitivities and serious skin reactions |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Used to sterilize the gut, eradicate intestinal infections and treats bacterial and protozoal vaginal infections |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Antabuse effect with alcohol consumption |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| High association with development of C. difficile |
|
|
Term
| Fluoroquinolones (-floxacin) |
|
Definition
| Associated with rupture of the Achilles tendon and neuropathy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Inactivation of Hormonal Birth Control Methods. Must use barrier methods for 3 months |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A report that indicates which anti-infectives are most effective in eliminating a specific infectious organism |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
A sensitivity reaction to a drug because the patient is sensitive to another drug
Ex: Penicillin and Cephalosporins |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
The highest serum level of a drug
Draw 30-60 minutes after dose administered |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
The lowest serum level of a drug
Draw just before dose administration |
|
|
Term
| Aminoglycosides (-MYCINS) |
|
Definition
Very potent
Require peak/trough and creatinine monitoring
Toxic to kidneys, ears |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Used when hypersensitivity to penicillin exists |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
(-cidal means kill)
Works by destroying bacterial organisms |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Causes serious Antabuse-like reaction when alcohol is consumed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Glycopeptide that acts like aminoglycoside |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Contraindicated in pregnant women and children under 8 years
Bone and tooth damage |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Derived from penicillin
Come in different generations
Patients with penicillin allergy may react the same with cephalosporins |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A urinary tract anesthetic used to treat the symptoms of UTI. Turns urine dark orange. Does not eradicate bacteria |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| An antifungal used to prevent/treat yeast infections that occur from antibiotic therapy |
|
|
Term
| Antivirals (-cyclovir) Acyclovir, Valacyclovir |
|
Definition
| A group of antiviral medications used most often to treat herpesvirus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
A drug that causes significant tissue damage when extravasated
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| When a vesicant drug leaks out of the vascular space into the surrounding tissue |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Chemotherapy drugs manufactured from the Vinca plant
Toxicity: Neurologic Fxn - hearing, constipation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Doxorubicin
Adriamycin
The "RED DEVIL" |
|
Definition
An antitumor antibiotic
Strong Vesicant
Turns urine red, total alopecia
Very damaging to tissues if extravasates
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
A chemotherapy that is often used to treat cancers as well as an immunosuppressant in autoimmune diseases
May cause hemorrhagic cystitis (bladder bleeds)
Must keep well hydrated |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Chemotherapy used most often for GI/Biliary cancers
May cause severe stomatitis
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
A chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer, autoimmune disease (immunosuppressant) and ectopic (tubal) pregnancy
If given in high doses, patients must receive a rescue agent to block the effects after a certain time period |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
The rescue agent used when high-dose methotrexate is given. MUST be given ON TIME.
Prolonged exposure to methotrexate can cause death |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
An alkylating agent chemotherapy used for cancer treatment
May cause hemorrhagic cystitis
Must be treated with a rescue agent if given in high doses
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A secondary infection occurring after treatment for a primary infection Ex. yeast infections or C. diff after use of broad spectrum antibiotics |
|
|
Term
| Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor |
|
Definition
| A class of drugs that when used in Parkinson's Disease inhibits the breakdown of dopamine in the brain |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A drug used to mimic the effects of dopamine or that is converted to Dopamine in Parkinson's Disease |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A class of drugs used to make dopamine receptors more sensitive to Dopamine - these drugs enhance the effects of Dopamine |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A class of drugs that inhibit the effects of acetylcholine. Used in Parkinson's Disease to decrease muscle tremors and rigidity and to decrease drooling. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A dopaminergic that converts to dopamine in the brain. Reduces the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Used with levadopa as a dopamine agonist |
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