Infection, Antibiotics, Antiviral, Anti-fungal.

Which patient population should not be prescribed tetracyclines?

Children under the age of 8 and people who are lactating should not take tetracycline due to the possibility of adverse effects on the bones and teeth.

Which class of antibiotics is associated with tendon rupture?

Fluoroquinolones, such as levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, are associated with tendon rupture and tendonitis.

What are the major side effects of aminoglycosides?

Aminoglycosides are ototoxic and nephrotoxic. The patient’s kidneys and CNS should be monitored for changes while they are on these medications.

A patient is allergic to penicillins. Which other antibiotics should be avoided due to potential cross-sensitivity?

Cephalosporins should be avoided due to potential cross-sensitivity.

For which type of infection are macrolides indicated?

Macrolides such as azithromycin are indicated for respiratory infections.

Antimicrobial

Use of medications to treat infections due to bacteria, viruses, and fungi

Antibiotic

Medications used to treat bacterial infections

Antifungal

medications used to treat fungal infections also known as mycoses

Antiviral

Medications used to treat viral infections, interfering with the viruses ability to replicate.

Narrow spectrum

Only a few types of bacteria are sensitive.

Broad spectrum

A wide variety of bacteria are sensitive.

Bactericidal

Drug or agent that destroys or kills bacteria

Bacteriostatic

A drug that slows the multiplication of bacteria (make sure to finish all of the medication associated)

Gram Stain

A test that checks to see if infection (bacteria) is present

Culture

Process of growing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi in a laboratory setting.

Prophylaxis

“Preventative care” The care you receive to stay healthy and reduce your chances of getting sick ex. Vaccines.

What does tetracycline treat?

• Acne (topically or orally)

• UTI’s, STI’s

• Lyme disease

• GI infections (H-pylori)

Penicillins have which type of effect on microorganisms?

Bacericidal