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COPY: Chapter 38/39 Pharm

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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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?

<p>Gentamicin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is used to treat MRSA and Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff)?

<p>Vancomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What labs are checked to monitor kidney function in patients taking antibiotics?

<p>Creatinine level</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is associated with Sulfonamides in the blood?

<p>Hemolytic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect of Sulfonamides in the integumentary system?

<p>Steven-Johnson Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group includes Beta-Lactam antibiotics?

<p>Penicillin, cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should patients with a history of throat swelling or hives from penicillin avoid cephalosporins?

<p>Penicillin and cephalosporin have similar chemical structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients taking Beta-Lactam antibiotics need to use an alternative form of birth control?

<p>Because Beta-Lactam antibiotics interfere with oral contraceptives</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale behind advising patients taking Beta-Lactam antibiotics to avoid Warfarin, NSAIDs, and Antacids?

<p>To prevent drug-drug interactions that may affect treatment outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of Aminoglycoside antibiotics?

<p>Nephrotoxicity/Ototoxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Macrolide antibiotic is used to treat Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff)?

<p>Fidaxomicin/Dificid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a black box warning associated with Quinolone antibiotics?

<p>Tendonitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should Tetracyclines not be given?

<p>To pregnant or breastfeeding women, or children under age 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a noted adverse effect of Erythromycin/E-Mycin based on the text?

<p>Ototoxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication leading to risk of Beta-Lactam antibiotic allergic reactions, as indicated in the text?

<p>Generic and Brand name confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic class mentioned in the text is associated with adverse effects of Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff) infection?

<p>Tetracyclines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of running peak and trough labs for patients taking antibiotics?

<p>To prevent toxicity by monitoring drug levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is primarily used to treat gynecological infections and Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff)?

<p>Metronidazole/Flagyl</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should Quinolones never be given with oral anticoagulants?

<p>To avoid potential drug interactions leading to bleeding risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many generations do Cephalosporins have?

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat non-complicated urinary tract infections?

<p>Nitrofurantoin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of Vancomycin?

<p>Red-Man Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

When asking patients about known drug allergies, what specific information is important to inquire about?

<p>The type of reaction they had</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic class is typically associated with big gun infections such as sepsis?

<p>Carbapenems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect associated with Sulfonamides in the body?

<p>Convulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blood test is typically used to check liver function?

<p>AST/ALT</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should patients be advised to drink plenty of water while taking antibiotics?

<p>To prevent kidney damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medication is used to treat complicated UTIs?

<p>Ciprofloxacin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is usually the first symptom of an allergic reaction to antibiotics mentioned in the text?

<p>Redness or rash to the face and trunk</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations are Macrolide antibiotics indicated according to the information provided?

<p>Strep, respiratory infections, syphilis, and STDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned for the treatment of osteomyelitis in the text?

<p>Clindamycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

infection following a previous infection especially when caused by microorganisms that are resistant to or have become resistant to the antibiotics used earlier.

<p>superinfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example of superinfection is

<p>Clostridioides Difficile (C-Diff).</p> Signup and view all the answers

The labs BUN/GFR check your ______ .

<p>kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match

<p>urticaria = Hives angioedema = facial swelling pruritus = itchy skin Hepato = Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ are often combined with another antibiotic.

<p>Sulfonamides</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carbapenems end in ______

<p>Penem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Macrolides end in ______ and spell FACE.

<p>CIN</p> Signup and view all the answers

Macrolides end in CIN and spell ______

<p>face</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tetracyclines end in ______

<p>cycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quinolones end in _____

<p>floxacin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aminoglycosides end in CIN and spell ______

<p>TANG</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aminoglycosides end in ______ and spell TANG.

<p>CIN</p> Signup and view all the answers

Antibiotic therapy tailored to treat organism identified with cultures.

<p>Definitive therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Treatment of an infection before specific culture information has been reported or obtained.

<p>Empiric Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Treatment with antibiotics to prevent an infection (as in intraabdominal surgery or after trauma)

<p>Prophylactic Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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