NUR 101 Medications
- Antibiotics (ATB)
Answer Medication used to treat an infection caused by a bacterium
- Bactericidal
Answer kills bacteria
- Bacteriostatic
Answer inhibits growth of bacteria
- Normal WBC count
Answer 5,000-10,000 mcL
- Sulfonamides
Answer inhibit the folic acid synthesis needed for nucleic acid and protein synthesis
- Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
Answer treats UTIs, most often with E. Coli
- STOP Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole at first sign of ..................................... rash
- Penicillins
Answer 1 / 3
Group of antibiotics that are often used to treat infections by gram-positive bacteria.
- 4 Subgroups of Penicillins
Answer Natural penicillins Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Aminopenicillins Extended-spectrum penicillins
- Penicillin/Amoxicillin
Answer inhibits cell wall synthesis
- When taking Amoxicillin ...
- Cephalosporins- Cefazolin (Ancef)
Answer Avoid fruit juice. Monitor 30 mins after admin.Do not take with food.
Answer interferes with cell wall synthesis
- What ATB has cross-sensitivity if allergic to PCN?
Answer Cephalosporins
- Quinolones- (Ciprofloxacin)
Answer inhibits DNA synthesis, uses
Answer pneumonia 2 / 3
- When taking Ciprofloxacin...
Answer Avoid antacids, iron, zinc, calcium. Avoid sun exposure.
- Adverse effect of Ciprofloxacin
Answer tendon rupture
- Macrolides- Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Answer prevents protein synthesis
- When taking Azithromycin (Zithromax) ...
Answer Avoid fruit juice. Monitor EKG.
- Azithromycin (Zithromax) interacts with ...
Answer Digoxin = increase effects Anticoagulants = increase effects
- Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin)
- When taking Gentamicin ...
- / 3
Answer inhibits protein synthesis, uses bowel surgery
Answer Monitor for nephrotoxicity (increase BUN, creati- nine) Ototoxicity= ringing in ears