Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for in a client receiving aminoglycosides?
Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for in a client receiving aminoglycosides?
What is a contraindication for the use of fluoroquinolones?
What is a contraindication for the use of fluoroquinolones?
What is a precaution when administering aminoglycosides to a client?
What is a precaution when administering aminoglycosides to a client?
Which medication interaction increases the risk of nephrotoxicity when given with aminoglycosides?
Which medication interaction increases the risk of nephrotoxicity when given with aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
What should patients avoid to help preserve probiotic activity when taking antibacterial or antifungal drugs?
What should patients avoid to help preserve probiotic activity when taking antibacterial or antifungal drugs?
Signup and view all the answers
Which statement about aminoglycosides is accurate?
Which statement about aminoglycosides is accurate?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be reported immediately by a client taking streptomycin?
What should be reported immediately by a client taking streptomycin?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of antibiotics are aminoglycosides?
Which type of antibiotics are aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the prototype drug of the aminoglycosides class?
What is the prototype drug of the aminoglycosides class?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of infections can streptomycin be used to treat?
Which type of infections can streptomycin be used to treat?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of using oral neomycin before colorectal surgery?
What is the purpose of using oral neomycin before colorectal surgery?
Signup and view all the answers
Which adverse effect of aminoglycosides is related to cochlear and vestibular damage?
Which adverse effect of aminoglycosides is related to cochlear and vestibular damage?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of infection can paromomycin treat?
What type of infection can paromomycin treat?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be monitored to assess nephrotoxicity in a patient taking aminoglycosides?
What should be monitored to assess nephrotoxicity in a patient taking aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following manifestations indicates possible ototoxicity from aminoglycosides?
Which of the following manifestations indicates possible ototoxicity from aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
Why are newer medications like ethambutol preferred over streptomycin for treating tuberculosis?
Why are newer medications like ethambutol preferred over streptomycin for treating tuberculosis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of doing baseline audiometric studies before administering aminoglycosides?
What is the purpose of doing baseline audiometric studies before administering aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a common adverse effect associated with fluoroquinolones?
What is a common adverse effect associated with fluoroquinolones?
Signup and view all the answers
Why should a client with kidney impairment receive lower doses of aminoglycosides?
Why should a client with kidney impairment receive lower doses of aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a significant precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
What is a significant precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which class of medications should be avoided when taking aminoglycosides to prevent nephrotoxicity?
Which class of medications should be avoided when taking aminoglycosides to prevent nephrotoxicity?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be closely monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides to prevent ototoxicity?
What should be closely monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides to prevent ototoxicity?
Signup and view all the answers
Why do pregnant women need to avoid fluoroquinolones if no other treatment is available?
Why do pregnant women need to avoid fluoroquinolones if no other treatment is available?
Signup and view all the answers
What action should be taken if a client on aminoglycosides experiences tingling and numbness in the hands and feet?
What action should be taken if a client on aminoglycosides experiences tingling and numbness in the hands and feet?
Signup and view all the answers
"When should blood samples be obtained for measuring trough levels of aminoglycosides?"
"When should blood samples be obtained for measuring trough levels of aminoglycosides?"
Signup and view all the answers
What type of antibiotics are aminoglycosides?
What type of antibiotics are aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
Which adverse effect should be monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides?
Which adverse effect should be monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of using paromomycin?
What is the purpose of using paromomycin?
Signup and view all the answers
Which symptom should be reported immediately by a client taking aminoglycosides?
Which symptom should be reported immediately by a client taking aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is streptomycin less preferred for treating tuberculosis compared to newer medications?
Why is streptomycin less preferred for treating tuberculosis compared to newer medications?
Signup and view all the answers
Which condition is neomycin used to treat topically?
Which condition is neomycin used to treat topically?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a significant adverse effect of aminoglycosides related to hearing loss?
What is a significant adverse effect of aminoglycosides related to hearing loss?
Signup and view all the answers
In what way does oral neomycin help in preparation for colorectal surgery?
In what way does oral neomycin help in preparation for colorectal surgery?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides in destroying microorganisms?
What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides in destroying microorganisms?
Signup and view all the answers
What adverse effect requires baseline audiometric studies before taking aminoglycosides?
What adverse effect requires baseline audiometric studies before taking aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary method by which aminoglycosides destroy microorganisms?
What is the primary method by which aminoglycosides destroy microorganisms?
Signup and view all the answers
Which adverse effect of aminoglycosides is characterized by proteinuria, casts in the urine, and elevated BUN and creatinine levels?
Which adverse effect of aminoglycosides is characterized by proteinuria, casts in the urine, and elevated BUN and creatinine levels?
Signup and view all the answers
For what purpose is streptomycin primarily used in combination with other medications?
For what purpose is streptomycin primarily used in combination with other medications?
Signup and view all the answers
Which medication would be preferred over streptomycin for treating tuberculosis due to safety concerns?
Which medication would be preferred over streptomycin for treating tuberculosis due to safety concerns?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the most critical adverse effect that should be monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides to prevent cochlear and vestibular damage?
What is the most critical adverse effect that should be monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides to prevent cochlear and vestibular damage?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic suppresses the normal flora of the GI tract preoperatively for colorectal surgery?
Which antibiotic suppresses the normal flora of the GI tract preoperatively for colorectal surgery?
Signup and view all the answers
What specific symptom requires immediate reporting by a patient on aminoglycosides to prevent severe adverse effects?
What specific symptom requires immediate reporting by a patient on aminoglycosides to prevent severe adverse effects?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic is known for treating intestinal amebiasis and tapeworm infections?
Which antibiotic is known for treating intestinal amebiasis and tapeworm infections?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of infection can streptomycin treat when used in combination with other medications?
Which type of infection can streptomycin treat when used in combination with other medications?
Signup and view all the answers
What adverse effect of aminoglycosides is related to sensory nerve damage characterized by tingling and numbness in the extremities?
What adverse effect of aminoglycosides is related to sensory nerve damage characterized by tingling and numbness in the extremities?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a potential adverse effect associated with fluoroquinolones besides gastrointestinal effects?
What is a potential adverse effect associated with fluoroquinolones besides gastrointestinal effects?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a common allergic reaction associated with aminoglycosides?
Which of the following is a common allergic reaction associated with aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary purpose of obtaining blood samples for measuring trough levels of aminoglycosides?
What is the primary purpose of obtaining blood samples for measuring trough levels of aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
In patients with kidney impairment, why should lower doses of aminoglycosides be administered?
In patients with kidney impairment, why should lower doses of aminoglycosides be administered?
Signup and view all the answers
Which class of medications should be avoided when administering aminoglycosides to prevent nephrotoxicity?
Which class of medications should be avoided when administering aminoglycosides to prevent nephrotoxicity?
Signup and view all the answers
What condition should be closely monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides to prevent ototoxicity?
What condition should be closely monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides to prevent ototoxicity?
Signup and view all the answers
Which manifestation indicates potential neurologic adverse effects of streptomycin?
Which manifestation indicates potential neurologic adverse effects of streptomycin?
Signup and view all the answers
Why are newer medications preferred over streptomycin for treating tuberculosis?
Why are newer medications preferred over streptomycin for treating tuberculosis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a significant precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
What is a significant precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is an important precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
What is an important precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic interaction increases the risk of nephrotoxicity when given with aminoglycosides?
Which antibiotic interaction increases the risk of nephrotoxicity when given with aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
What adverse effect should be closely monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides to prevent ototoxicity?
What adverse effect should be closely monitored in a client receiving aminoglycosides to prevent ototoxicity?
Signup and view all the answers
Why should clients with kidney impairment receive lower doses of aminoglycosides?
Why should clients with kidney impairment receive lower doses of aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a common adverse effect of fluoroquinolones besides gastrointestinal effects?
What is a common adverse effect of fluoroquinolones besides gastrointestinal effects?
Signup and view all the answers
What is an important precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
What is an important precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is an important precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
What is an important precaution when administering aminoglycosides to clients with myasthenia gravis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary mechanism of action of aminoglycosides in destroying microorganisms?
What is the primary mechanism of action of aminoglycosides in destroying microorganisms?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic can be used to treat severe uncommon infections such as tularemia, plague, and brucellosis?
Which antibiotic can be used to treat severe uncommon infections such as tularemia, plague, and brucellosis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the specific purpose of using oral neomycin in preparation for colorectal surgery?
What is the specific purpose of using oral neomycin in preparation for colorectal surgery?
Signup and view all the answers
Which adverse effect of aminoglycosides is characterized by proteinuria, casts in the urine, dilute urine, and elevated BUN and creatinine levels?
Which adverse effect of aminoglycosides is characterized by proteinuria, casts in the urine, dilute urine, and elevated BUN and creatinine levels?
Signup and view all the answers
Which symptom should be closely monitored in a patient receiving aminoglycosides to prevent cochlear damage?
Which symptom should be closely monitored in a patient receiving aminoglycosides to prevent cochlear damage?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic is preferred over streptomycin for treating tuberculosis due to safety concerns?
Which antibiotic is preferred over streptomycin for treating tuberculosis due to safety concerns?
Signup and view all the answers
What adverse effect of aminoglycosides is related to sensory nerve damage characterized by tingling and numbness in the extremities?
What adverse effect of aminoglycosides is related to sensory nerve damage characterized by tingling and numbness in the extremities?
Signup and view all the answers
Which antibiotic treats aerobic gram-negative bacilli like E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which antibiotic treats aerobic gram-negative bacilli like E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Signup and view all the answers
What action should be taken if manifestations of ototoxicity occur in a patient receiving aminoglycosides?
What action should be taken if manifestations of ototoxicity occur in a patient receiving aminoglycosides?
Signup and view all the answers
