Antibiotics Lecture Notes

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about antibiotics.

Penicillins

A class of antibiotics that includes Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, and Penicillin.

Allergic Reactions (Antibiotics)

An adverse effect of antibiotics that includes rash, wheezing, angioedema, and anaphylaxis.

Superinfection

A type of adverse effect from antibiotics, examples include yeast infection and C. diff.

Cephalosporins

A class of antibiotics; examples include Cephalexin, Ceftriaxone, and Cefazolin.

Cephalosporins

A disulfiram-like reaction can occur when taking this antibiotic class with alcohol

Macrolides

A class of antibiotics; examples include Erythromycin and Azithromycin.

Ototoxicity (Macrolides)

An adverse effect of macrolides characterized by tinnitus and hearing loss.

QT Prolongation (Macrolides)

An adverse effect of macrolides that poses a risk of arrhythmia.

Fluoroquinolones

A class of antibiotics; examples include ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin.

Tendon Rupture (Fluoroquinolones)

A potential adverse effect of Fluoroquinolones, especially with steroid use.

Aminoglycosides

A class of antibiotics including Gentamicin, Tobramycin and Neomycin.

Nephrotoxicity (Aminoglycosides)

A toxic effect of aminoglycosides, monitored via BUN and urine output.

Ototoxicity (Aminoglycosides)

A toxic effect of aminoglycosides, characterized by tinnitus and hearing loss.

Aminoglycosides

Medication requires monitoring of peak and trough levels to ensure proper dosing and avoid toxicity.

Tetracyclines

A class of antibiotics; examples include Doxycycline and Tetracycline.

Photosensitivity (Tetracyclines)

A side effect of tetracyclines, avoid prolonged sun exposure.

Tooth Discoloration (Tetracyclines)

A side effect of tetracyclines; contraindication for children.

Sulfonamides

A class of antibiotics; examples include sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim).

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Sulfonamides)

A severe adverse reaction associated with sulfonamides that requires immediate medical attention.

Crystalluria (Sulfonamides)

A potential side effect of sulfonamides; patient should push fluids.

Hyperkalemia (Sulfonamides)

A potential electrolyte imbalance caused by sulfonamides.

Carbapenems

A class of antibiotics; examples include Imipenem and meropenem.

Seizures (Carbapenems)

A serious adverse effect to monitor for when administering carbapenems.

Glycopeptides

A class of antibiotics; example is Vancomycin.

Nephrotoxicity (Vancomycin)

A toxic effect of vancomycin; monitor kidney function.

Ototoxicity (Vancomycin)

A toxic effect of vancomycin; monitor for tinnitus and hearing loss.

Red Man Syndrome

An adverse reaction associated with rapid IV infusion of Vancomycin.