pharm chap 8, 9 antibiotics

tetracyclines

bacteriostatic

broad spectrum (kill many types of bacteria)

end in “-cycline”

becoming resistant

adverse reactions of tetracyclines

do not give to children under 9. stains teeth

stomatitis

photosensitivity

GI issues & bleeding risk 

interference w tetracyclines

dairy products & antacids (contain calcium)

laxatives

weakens birth control

aminoglycosides

bactericidal

used to prep before bowel procedure

end in “-mycin”

adverse reactions to aminoglycosides

GI

nephrotoxicity (damage to kidneys)

ototoxicity (damage to hearing organs. perm)

neurotoxicity 

macrolides

used for respiratory & urinary infections 

used prophylaxis for dental procedure

end in “-mycin”

lincosamides

strong antibiotics. broad-spectrum

high potential toxicity

end in “-mysin”

adverse reactions to lincosamides

GI 

blood dyscrasia: abnormality of blood cell structure

IM injection 

rotate sites and record

IV injection

ensure placement is correct & still in the vein

can be damaging to tissue

nursing process

if diarrhea: superinfection

inspect stool for blood or mucus

encourage fluid intake

maintain input & output

fluoroquinolones

bactericidal

treats lower respiratory, bone & joint, skin, eye, UTI infections, STDs

end in “-oxacin”

adverse reactions to fluoroquinolones

GI

photo sensitivity

tendon rupture