49 Questions
What should patients taking Beta-Lactam antibiotics avoid consuming?
Dairy, grapefruit juice, and alcohol
What is a common adverse effect associated with Tetracyclines in children, infants, and fetuses?
Tooth discoloration
Which antibiotic is commonly given before surgery to clean out the gastrointestinal tract?
Neomycin
What is the most common Aminoglycoside antibiotic?
Gentamicin
Which antibiotic is used to treat MRSA and Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff)?
Vancomycin
What labs are checked to monitor kidney function in patients taking antibiotics?
Creatinine level
Which adverse effect is associated with Sulfonamides in the blood?
Hemolytic anemia
What is a common adverse effect of Sulfonamides in the integumentary system?
Steven-Johnson Syndrome
Which group includes Beta-Lactam antibiotics?
Penicillin, cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams
Why should patients with a history of throat swelling or hives from penicillin avoid cephalosporins?
Penicillin and cephalosporin have similar chemical structures.
Why do patients taking Beta-Lactam antibiotics need to use an alternative form of birth control?
Because Beta-Lactam antibiotics interfere with oral contraceptives
What is the rationale behind advising patients taking Beta-Lactam antibiotics to avoid Warfarin, NSAIDs, and Antacids?
To prevent drug-drug interactions that may affect treatment outcomes
What is a potential adverse effect of Aminoglycoside antibiotics?
Nephrotoxicity/Ototoxicity
Which Macrolide antibiotic is used to treat Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff)?
Fidaxomicin/Dificid
What is a black box warning associated with Quinolone antibiotics?
Tendonitis
When should Tetracyclines not be given?
To pregnant or breastfeeding women, or children under age 8
What is a noted adverse effect of Erythromycin/E-Mycin based on the text?
Ototoxicity
What is a possible complication leading to risk of Beta-Lactam antibiotic allergic reactions, as indicated in the text?
Generic and Brand name confusion
Which antibiotic class mentioned in the text is associated with adverse effects of Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff) infection?
Tetracyclines
What is the purpose of running peak and trough labs for patients taking antibiotics?
To prevent toxicity by monitoring drug levels
Which antibiotic is primarily used to treat gynecological infections and Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff)?
Metronidazole/Flagyl
Why should Quinolones never be given with oral anticoagulants?
To avoid potential drug interactions leading to bleeding risks
How many generations do Cephalosporins have?
5
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat non-complicated urinary tract infections?
Nitrofurantoin
What is a potential adverse effect of Vancomycin?
Red-Man Syndrome
When asking patients about known drug allergies, what specific information is important to inquire about?
The type of reaction they had
Which antibiotic class is typically associated with big gun infections such as sepsis?
Carbapenems
What is a common adverse effect associated with Sulfonamides in the body?
Convulsions
Which blood test is typically used to check liver function?
AST/ALT
When should patients be advised to drink plenty of water while taking antibiotics?
To prevent kidney damage
What medication is used to treat complicated UTIs?
Ciprofloxacin
What is usually the first symptom of an allergic reaction to antibiotics mentioned in the text?
Redness or rash to the face and trunk
In what situations are Macrolide antibiotics indicated according to the information provided?
Strep, respiratory infections, syphilis, and STDs
Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned for the treatment of osteomyelitis in the text?
Clindamycin
infection following a previous infection especially when caused by microorganisms that are resistant to or have become resistant to the antibiotics used earlier.
superinfection
An example of superinfection is
Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff).
The labs BUN/GFR check your ______ .
kidneys
Match
urticaria = Hives angioedema = facial swelling pruritus = itchy skin Hepato = Liver
____ are often combined with another antibiotic.
Sulfonamides
Carbapenems end in ______
Penem
Macrolides end in ______ and spell FACE.
CIN
Macrolides end in CIN and spell ______
face
Tetracyclines end in ______
cycline
Quinolones end in _____
floxacin
Aminoglycosides end in CIN and spell ______
TANG
Aminoglycosides end in ______ and spell TANG.
CIN
Antibiotic therapy tailored to treat organism identified with cultures.
Definitive therapy
Treatment of an infection before specific culture information has been reported or obtained.
Empiric Therapy
Treatment with antibiotics to prevent an infection (as in intraabdominal surgery or after trauma)
Prophylactic Therapy
Test your knowledge on superinfection following antibiotic treatment, with a focus on the example of Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff) and the adverse effects of Sulfonamides in the blood and integumentary system.
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