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What musculoskeletal effects can MRSA have
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septic arthritis
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infection of the skin or the fat and tissues that lie immediately beneath the skin, usually starting as small red bumps in the skin
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cellulitis (can be caused by MRSA)
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pus-filled infections of hair follicles
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boils
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infections larger than an abscess, usually with several openings to the skin
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carbuncles
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collections of pus under the skin
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abscesses
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a skin infection with pus-filled blisters
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impetigo
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Big adverse effects of vancomycin
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ototoxicity and kidney failure
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Drug of choice for MRSA infections
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vancomycin
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Bactericidal or bacteriostatic: vancomycin
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bactericidal
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What is peak and trough measurement?
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take blood spec 30 mins after scheduled dose, and 30 mins before next drug administered
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What antibiotic may require a peak and trough test?
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vancomycin
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what class of drug is septra?
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sulfonamide
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Why should you encourage fluid intake with sulfonamide?
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the drug crystallizes in urine
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What shouldn’t you take with tetracyclines
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avoid taking w/ antacids, dairy products, iron preparations, antidiarrheals. Also, oral contraceptives won’t work.
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What are some side effects of tetracycline?
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candidiasis, discoloration of teeth, photosensitivity
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Major adverse effects of aminoglycosides
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nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity
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What are signs of toxicity of aminoglycoside
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hearing loss, kidney failure
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What are aminoglycosides indicated to treat?
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VRE
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What drugs are used to treat VRE?
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aminoglycosides, penicillins
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What type of drug is vancomycin?
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glycopeptide
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What types of drugs are indicated for c. diff?
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nitroimidazoles and glycopeptides
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Example of glycopeptide drug
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vancomycin
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Example of nitromidazole
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metronidazole (Flagyl)
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Intake of this is contraindicated for nitromidazoles
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alcohol
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enzymes produced by some bacteria or germs that can make them resistant to certain antibiotics
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ESBLs (Extended Spectrum Beta Lacatamase)
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ESBL enzymes are produced by what two different forms of bacteria?
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E. coli (Escherichia coli) and Klebsiella pneumoniae
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Important thing to know about anemia
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what kind…. Woooo
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What vitamin helps with hemolytic anemia
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vitamin E
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assess what before administering antihistamines like benadryl
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tachycardia/urinary retention
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Important client teaching for tretinoin
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redness will occur, don’t overapply
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