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A comprehensive study guide on antibiotics, covering key terms, mechanisms of action, uses, adverse effects, and contraindications for various antibiotic classes such as beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and macrolides. It includes detailed information on specific antibiotics like ampicillin, gentamicin, tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and vancomycin. The guide aims to help nursing students understand the pharmacotherapeutics of these important antimicrobial agents, which are crucial for the management of various infectious diseases. By completing this study guide, students can enhance their knowledge and prepare for exams or clinical practice related to the use of antibiotics in nursing.
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Guided Note Antibiotics Complete the following study guide for your own note taking Key terms: Frandsen Chapter 18:
Guided Note Antibiotics Complete the following study guide for your own note taking Beta-Lactam Antibacterial Agents Ampicillin (Prototype for Penicillins) Cefazolin (Prototype) Action Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one/multiple penicillin-binding proteins. Bactericidal action, broad-spectrum, inhibits cell wall synthesis Use Broad spectrum activity for endocarditis, skin, soft tissue, respiratory, GI, GU infections. Treats Gram + and Gram – Surgical prophylaxis (First Generation) Respiratory, skin, GU, bone, joint, blood infections Adverse Effects Most common: hypersensitivity or allergic reaction. Common: GI. Infrequent: Nephropathy, hepatotoxicity, CNS symptoms (confusion, lethargy, twitching, dysphagia, seizures, coma) Black box warning- cardiopulmonary arrest/death if give IM med thru IV route.
(CDAD), diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps Derm: STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, rash, pruritis, urticaria Hemat: leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia Local: pain at IM site, phlebitis at IV site Misc: allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and serum sickness, superinfection Contraindications Caution in liver or renal disease. Hypersensitivity. Cross-allergenicity. Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins Serious hypersensitivity to penicillins. Nursing Implications/patient teaching Culture & sensitivity test first. PO, IM, or IV routes. Oral form on empty stomach (1 hr before or 2 hr after meal) with full glass of water. Many meds/herbs interact. Do not take with OJ or other acidic fluids (destroys drug). Take full course of treatment. Take at even spaced intervals. Report adverse effects. Monitor BUN, creatinine. Chemically related to PCN >Assess for cross-sensitivity Give oral meds with food or milk risk of pseudomembranous Colitis (C. diff) risk of nephrotoxicity when given with aminoglycosides and loop diuretics (excreted by kidneys) Chapter 19 Aminoglycosides & Fluoroquinolones Gentamicin (Prototype) Ciprofloxacin (Prototype)
Guided Note Antibiotics Complete the following study guide for your own note taking Most parenteral products contain bisulfites and should be avoided in patients with known intolerance Pedi: Products containing benzyl alcohol should be avoided in neonates. weakness and breathing problems)
Guided Note Antibiotics Complete the following study guide for your own note taking STIs & PID Uses: acne treatment/prevention (doxycycline, minocycline), chronic bronchitis, gonorrhea, syphilis - if allergic to PCN, small animal bites, Lyme disease Most commonly used: Bactrim or Septra (sulfamethoxazole & trimethoprim combination) Adverse Effects CNS: intracranial hypertension, dizziness GI: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, esophagitis, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis Derm: photosensitivity, rashes Hemat: blood dyscrasias Misc: hypersensitivity reactions, superinfection CNS: fatigue, hallucinations, headache, insomnia, mental depression, kernicterus in neonates CV: hypotension Derm: ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME, STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS, rash, photosensitivity Endo: hypoglycemia F and E: hyperkalemia, hyponatremia GI: CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE- ASSOCIATED DIARRHEA (CDAD), HEPATIC NECROSIS, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, pancreatitis GU: crystalluria Hemat: AGRANULOCYTOSIS, APLASTI C ANEMIA, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, megaloblastic anemia, thrombocytopenia Local: phlebitis at IV site Misc: fever Contraindications Renal Impairment, Pregnant women, Children (stains tooth enamel, bones in people still growing) Contraindicated for renal failure (renal insufficiency), pregnancy, children Patient Teaching Nursing Implications Do not give with food or dairy products, antacids, iron (give 1 hour before or 2 hours after) Throw away old medication, it decomposes and becomes toxic Ask about sulfa allergy – cross sensitivity with thiazide (diuretics) & sulfonylureas (anti-diabetic drug) Give on an empty stomach with water
Guided Note Antibiotics Complete the following study guide for your own note taking PO Amebicide in the management of amebic dysentery, amebic liver abscess, and trichomoniasis: Treatment of peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori. Topical Treatment of acne rosacea. Vag Management of bacterial vaginosis. Adverse Effects CNS: seizures (rare) CV: TORSADES DE POINTES, VENTRICU LAR ARRHYTHMIAS, QT interval prolongation Derm: rash EENT: ototoxicity GI: CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE- ASSOCIATED DIARRHEA (CDAD), nausea, vomiti ng, abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, hepatitis, infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, pancreatitis (rare) GU: interstitial nephritis Local: phlebitis at IV site Misc: HYPERSENSITI VITY REACTIONS (INCLUD ING ANAPHYLAXIS) CNS: SEIZURES, dizziness, headache , aseptic meningitis (IV), encephalopathy (IV), psychosis Derm: STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, rash, urticaria topical only: burning, mild dryness, skin irritation, transient redness EENT: optic neuropathy, tearing (topical only) GI: abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, furry tongue, glossitis, unpleasant taste, vomiting Hemat: leukopenia Local: phlebitis at IV site Neuro: peripheral neuropathy Misc: superinfection Adverse effect- Red-man syndrome Begins after IV infusion started Red rash, flushing on neck, face, upper body, hypotension Reason- infusing too fast Action- stop and notify HCP Contraindicati ons
Guided Note Antibiotics Complete the following study guide for your own note taking syndrome