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13 Cards in this Set
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What are Cephalosporins?
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Beta-lactam antibiotics
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Where do Cephalosporins bind to?
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PBPs
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As we progress from first generation to fourth generation of the Cephalosporins; what changes?
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Increasing activity against gram - and anaerobes
Increasing resistance to beta-lactamases Increasing ability to reach CSF |
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Most cephalosporins are given parentally.
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True
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How are cephalosporins eliminated?
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Kidneys
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What are the adverse reactions to Cephalosporins?
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Allergic reactions
Thrombophlebitis |
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What three drugs increase bleeding tendencies and should not be used with alcohol?
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Cefmetazole
Cefoperazone Cefotetan |
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What are the carbapenems?
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Beta lactam antibiotics
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How are all carbapenems given?
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Parenterally
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What are the three carbapenem drugs?
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Imipenem
Meropenem Ertapenem |
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Vancomysin is a beta lactam antibiotic.
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False
Does not contain a beta-lactam ring |
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Vancomycin interacts with the PBPs.
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False
Directly Acting |
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What bacteria is Aztreonam effective against?
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Gram-negative aerobic bacteria
Beta-lactamase resistant |
