Pharm Final 6/13 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What 2 factors determine a chemicals use as a antispetic or disinfectant? | Time of exposure and strength of solution |
What is the most commonly used antiseptic? | 70% isopropyl alcohol |
What is important to remember about the action of povidone iodine? | Bactericidal- kills bacteria, antiseptic, has to dry before it works |
What is the definition of bactericidal? | Kills bacteria |
What is bacteriostatic? | Suppresses growth of bacteria |
Why are drugs prescribed ATC(around the clock)? | to keep blood levels up |
What is the difference between broad and narrow spectrum antibiotics? | Broad works on a wide variety and narrow works on only one or 2 types of bacteria |
What is resistance? | When a microorganism that was previously sensitive to a microbial is no longer sensitive |
What is Allergy? | Inappropriate immune system response |
What is superinfection? | Second infection caused by dissruption of normal flora |
What is cross-sensitivity- | If you allergic to 1 class of antibiotic, you may be sensitive to chemically similar antibiotic |
What are the nursing interventions for PCNs and cephalosporins regarding meals and food interaction? | Do not take with dairy products, acidic food groups, carbonated beverages, take on an empty stomach, take 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal |
What results would you see if an antibiotic was working? | Decrease in fever, discomfort, less drainage, lower WBC count |
What is the mechanism of action of PCNs and cephalosporins? | inhibits cell wall synthesis |
What do you need to remember about IM injections of PCNs or cephalosporins? | Make sure you aspirate, Inject into large muscle groups, can do permanent damage if injected into vein or artery |
What is photo-sensitivity? And which classifications cause this? | A sensitivity to ultra violet light. Antimicrobials |
What are some of the effects of long term or unnecessary administration of tetracycline's? | Superinfection, GI distress, tooth discoloration |
Why are tetracycline's contraindicated in pregnancy and young children? | The drug binds to calcium and can cause skeletal deformities and tooth discoloration that may be permanent |
What is the DOC(drug of choice) for patients with PCN allergy? | Erythromycin |
What is Bacitracin and why is it used? | Topical antibiotic- used for differential diagnosis- used for wounds- bactericidal |
What is the most common use of sulfonamides? | UTI's |
What is an urinary analgesic? | local anestheic effect on urinary bladder- turns urine brown coloer- pyridium is an example |
What are the 2 DOC for TB? | Isoniazid and Infampin |
What is the most common use for an antifungal? | fungal infection |
What is the most common antiviral recommended for herpes zoster? (chicken pox) | Zovirax- acyclovir |
How many HIV antivirals are usually ordered as part of the HIV treatment? How long do people take these drugs for? | Triple drug regimen or cocktail- and for life |
What is interferon and why is it used? | Chemical that boost immune system. Treats cancer, various viruses and multiple sclerosis |
What classification is tetracycline? | Bacteriostatic |
What classification is Cephalsoporin | Bacteriocidal |
What classification are Antituberculosis drugs? | Bacteriostatic and Bacteriocidal |
What classification is Sulfonamides | Bacteriostatic |
What classification is Macrolides? | Bacteriocidal |
What classifications in Penicillins? | Bacteriocidal |
What classification is Fluoroquinolones? | Bacteriocidal |
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