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Aminoglycosides are considered what type of anitbiotics
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Narrow Spectrum/ Bacteriacidal
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Aminoglycosides are administered how
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parenterally to treat systemic infections
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Most commonly used Aminoglycosides are
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Gentamycin, Tobramycin, Amikacin, Streptomycin
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Amikamycin is used for
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infections that are unresponsive to other aminoglycosides
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What aminoglycoside has the broadest spectrum
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Amikamycin
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Streptomycin is used to treat
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Tuberculosis
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Oral aminoglycosides are given
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prophylactically in colorectal surgery
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Topical aminoglycosides are used to treat infections of the
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eyes, ears , skin
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Do not use aminoglycoside to treat what
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menengitis
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Aminoglycosides bind to
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KIDNEYS/ increases Nephrotoxicity
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Aminoglycosides penetrate
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EAR/ increases Ototoxicity
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When do you test Trough Level
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prior to next dose
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When do you test Peak Level
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1 hr. Before IM injection and 30min. After IV infusion is complete
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Drug interactions with aminoglycosides are
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PCN's, Ototoxic drugs, Nephrotoxic drugs, Skeletal muscle relaxants
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