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List the Penicillinase resistant drugs
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Oxacillin
Cloxacillin Dicloxicillin Nefcillin |
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Which two penicillins are not renally cleared ?
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Ampicillin and Nafcillin
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Which drugs are used to treat Staph Aureus infections ?
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The penicillinase resistant drugs (oxacillin, cloxacillin,dicloxicillin and nafcillin.
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List the anti-psuedemonas penicillin drugs ?
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Piperacillin
Ticarcillin Carbenicillin Mezlocillin |
They are also known as the EXTENDED SPECTRUM ANTIBIOTICS
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What organisms do the anti-psuedemonas drugs target ?
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same as aminopenicillins PLUS psudedenomas
aeruginosa enterobacter, proteus and many klebsiella |
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What are two broaad spectrum antibiotics ?
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Ampicillin and Amoxicillin
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What organisms are targeted by the broad spectrum antibiotics ?
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H influenzae
E. Coli Salmonella Shigella...they ARE active against *some* gram negative, but NOT against BL |
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What are the most frequent side effects of the broad spectrum antibiotics ?
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rash and diarhhea..rash more common, especially if given to someone with mono
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Which of the broad spectrum antibiotics is preferred for oral therapy ?
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Amoxicillin
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Why is amoxicillin preferred for oral therapy ?
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Is more acid resistant and produces less diarrhea because less remains unabsorbed in the intestine
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What class of antimicrobials does ampicillin belong to and what is the preferred route of admin ?
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Broad spectrum antibiotic
IV admin |
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What is the purpose of the beta lactamase inhibitors ?
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They inhibit the action of the beta lactamase and therefore "protect" the penicillin and allow it do its job
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What are the beta lactamase inhibitors ?
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sulbactam, tazobactum and clavulanic acid
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Are the beta lactamase inhibitors ever given on their own ?
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no..they are combined
Augmentin = amoxicillin + clavulanate Zosyn= piperacillin + tazobactam Timentin = ticarcillin + clavulanate |
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Which drugs cause platelet dysfunction ?
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Mezlocillin and Piperacillin
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