chp. 38-39 pharmacology

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Which system is affected by Hemolytic and aplastic anemia as an adverse effect of Sulfonamides?

Blood system

Which antibiotic group is known for its effectiveness against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?

Penicillins

What is a common adverse effect of Beta-Lactam Antibiotics like Penicillins?

Photosensitivity

Which type of antibiotics are structurally and pharmacologically related to penicillin?

Cephalosporins

What is the primary reason why patients with a history of throat swelling or hives from penicillin should not receive cephalosporins?

Potential for severe allergic reactions

What is the main contraindication mentioned for the use of Beta-Lactum Antibiotics like Penicillins?

History of throat swelling or hives from penicillin

Which antibiotic group has Good gram-positive coverage but Poor gram-negative coverage in its First Generation form?

*-ceph antibiotics

What is a potential interaction mentioned between Cephalosporins and warfarin?

Increased bleeding times

'Not all end in “CILLIN”' is associated with which group of antibiotics in the text?

*-ceph antibiotics

Which antibiotic group includes drugs like Amoxicillin and Ampicillin in its 'Amniopenicillins' subgroup?

Penicillins

What is one common effect on the GI system caused by Sulfonamides?

Diarrhea

Which generation of cephalosporins provides the most potent group against gram-negative bacteria?

Third Generation

Which medication is indicated only for the treatment of C. difficile-associated diarrhea?

Fidaxomicin

Which antibiotic class should be avoided in children younger than 8 years due to the risk of tooth discoloration?

Tetracyclines

Which class of antibiotics has serious toxicities, very potent antibiotics, and can be used for pressure ulcers and deep wounds?

Aminoglycosides

Which antibiotic class must be infused over 60 minutes and is reserved for complicated body cavity and connective tissue infections in hospitalized patients?

Carbapenems

Which antibiotic class has an adverse effect of prolonged QT interval that could lead to fainting and decreased heart rate?

Quinolones

Which generation of cephalosporins is mainly used before surgery?

Second Generation

"Strong affinity for calcium" is a characteristic associated with which class of antibiotics?

Tetracyclines

Which antibiotic class has an adverse effect of hallucinations and kidney damage with long-term use?

Aminoglycosides

Which medication is a fourth-generation cephalosporin used to treat uncomplicated and complicated UTIs?

Cefepime

Which antibiotic should be avoided in pregnant or lactating women to prevent tooth discoloration in infants?

Doxycycline

Which antibiotic group includes drugs like Nafcillin, Cloxacillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin?

Penicillins

What is a common adverse effect on the integumentary system caused by Sulfonamides?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Which antibiotic class is structurally and pharmacologically related to penicillin?

Cephalosporins

What is the primary indication for Amoxicillin and Ampicillin use?

Prevention of infections caused by susceptible bacteria

Which antibiotic group has an adverse effect of urticaria and cough listed among its side effects?

Penicillins

What is a common interaction mentioned between Cephalosporins and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?

Increased bleeding times

Among the listed cephalosporins, which one belongs to the third generation and is most potent against gram-negative bacteria?

Ceftazidime

Which antibiotic class has a common adverse effect of auditory impairment and vestibular impairment?

Aminoglycosides

What antibiotic group should be avoided in children younger than 8 years due to the risk of tooth discoloration?

Tetracyclines

Which medication is indicated specifically for the treatment of C. difficile-associated diarrhea?

Fidaxomicin

Which antibiotic class carries a black box warning due to the increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture?

Quinolones

Which antibiotic medication is commonly used for treating uncomplicated and complicated UTIs?

Cefepime

'Avoid sunlight and tanning beds due to photosensitivity' is a patient education point associated with which class of antibiotics?

Tetracyclines

'Excellent oral absorption, absorption reduced by antacids' is a characteristic of antibiotics from which class?

Quinolones

Which system can be affected by convulsions as an adverse effect of Sulfonamides?

GI system

Why should patients with a history of throat swelling or hives from penicillin not receive cephalosporins?

Potential allergic reaction

What is a common interaction mentioned between Beta-Lactum Antibiotics and oral contraceptives?

Reduced effectiveness of oral contraceptives

Which antibiotic class requires infusion over 60 minutes and is reserved for complicated body cavity infections?

Carbapenems

Which group of antibiotics is known for being structurally and pharmacologically related to penicillins?

Cephalosporins

What is a common adverse effect on the blood system caused by Beta-Lactum Antibiotics like Penicillins?

Thrombocytopenia

Which antibiotic group should be avoided in patients at risk of developing crystalluria?

Sulfonamides

Which antibiotic class should be avoided in children younger than 8 years or pregnant/lactating women due to the risk of tooth discoloration?

Tetracyclines

Which antibiotic class is known for its adverse effects of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, which may result in auditory and vestibular impairments?

Aminoglycosides

Which antibiotic class must be infused over 60 minutes and is reserved for complicated body cavity and connective tissue infections in acutely ill hospitalized patients?

Carbapenems

Which antibiotic class carries a black box warning due to the increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture?

Quinolones

Which antibiotic group has the adverse effect of hallucinations and kidney damage with long-term use?

Quinolones

Which generation of cephalosporins is primarily used before going into surgery?

First Generation

'Avoid dairy products, antacids, and iron salts' with which class of antibiotics to prevent reduced absorption?

Tetracyclines

Learn about sulfonamides, one of the first groups of antibiotics often combined with another antibiotic. Discover their indications and the adverse effects they can have on the blood, integumentary, GI system, and other areas of the body.

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