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Term for drugs that kill bacteria Bactericidal
Germ for inhibiting the growth of bacteria bacteriostatic
This urinary analgesic helps relieve paind, buring sensation requency caused by a UTI. Side eff. may incl nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, reddish orange urine. PYRIDIUM
This drug is given to stimulate surfactant prod in the fetal lung. Bethamethasone
This vitamin is given to newborn infant to prevent hemorrhagic disease. Vitamin K
This drug is used to prevent or teat seivsures related to PIH Magnesium Sulfate
This urinary tract infection is more common in women of childbearing age, older women, young girls. E. coli is the most common organism causing this disorder. Sx include chills, fever, flank pain, foul smelling urine, pyria. Pyelonephritis
This medication is given to the mother who is RH negative (indirect Coombs' test negative) and the infant is RH positive (direct Coombs' test negative) to prevent antibody prodcution or sensitization.. Rhogam
An example of a broad spectrum penicillin Aminopenicillins
Antibiotic that have serious adverse reactions of ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Aminoglycosides
This ovulation stimulant results in maturation of the ovarian follicle and development of the corpus luteum. Clomid
Adverse reaction that may occur when taking large doses of azithromycin. Hepatotoxicity
Term for insufficient testosterone production by the testes. May require androgen therapy. Hypgonadism
This antibacterial is used to prevent bacterial resistance to sulfonamide drugs and to obtain a better respponse against many organisms. It causes bacterial resistance to develop much more slowly. Adverse reactions may inclue agranuloctyosis, neutropeni Bactrim
This cream is used for the tx of gentital warts Imiquimod
Acronym for dangerous side effects of oral contraceptives ACHES
The Cetrianxonedrug of choice to treat gonorrhea. Cetriaxone
The spectrum of antibiotics are used primarily against one type of organism. For example, penicilllin & erythromycin are used to treat infections cause by gram negative bacteria. Narrow
This fluoroquinolone is used for unrinary tract infections, lowere respiratory tract infection and skin, soft tissue, bone and joint infections. Ciprofloxacin
This effect occurs when one antibiotic potentiates the effect of the second antibiotic, increasing their effectiveness. Potentiative
This type of therapy is used to interrupt or inhibit uterine contractons, to create additional time for inutero fetal maturation, to delay delivery so atnenatatl corticosteroids can be delivered. A drug commonly used is Terbutatline (Brethine). A common Tocolytic
This spectrum of antibiotics can be effective against both gram positive and gram negative organisms. They are frequently used to tx infections before the offending microorgamism has been identified. Broad
Secondary infection that occurs when the normal microbial flora fo the body are distured during antibiotic therapy. Supreinfection
This is the site of choice to give IM injections to infants. Vastu Lateralis
This type of drug should not be taken in the first trimester of pregnancy because of possible teratogenic effect, the last trimester of pregnancy and children younger thatn 8y because it may cuase irreversibble discoloration of permanent teeth. It can l Tetracycline
Resistance that is caused by prior exposure to the antibacterial. Acquired
This result is caused by a como of a drug that is bactericidal and a drug that is bacteriostatic. When used together the desired effect may be greatly reduced. Antogonistic
Resistance that is acquired naturally Inherent
Infections acquired while in the hospital Nosocomial
Antidote for magnesium sulfate due to toxicity. Sx of toxicity may inclued lethary, weakness, diaphoresis, flush, feeling of warmth and nasal congetion. Adverse reactions include rapid drop in B/P and respiratory paralysis. Calcium Gluconate
Can occur between antibacterial drugs that habve similar actions, such as the penicillins and cephalosporins. Cross resistance
Term for the effect that is equal to the sume of the effects of two antibiotics. Additive
This vitamin if deficient can result in a neural tube defect of the fetus. Folic Acid
An adrogen given for hypogonadism. Testosterone
Abbreviation for one of the most common serious complications of pregnancy. PIH
Etiology of PIH Related to decreased levels of vasodilation prostaglands with resulting vasospasm.
Common drug to treat PIH Aldomet
Side effects of androgen therapy in women/men Women: acne, skin oiliness, growth of facial hair and vocal huskiness. Both: abdominal pain, D/constipation, incr salivation, elevated seum cholestoerol, decrease of blood glucose
Contraindications for the use of androgen therapy Benign prostatic hypertrophy, pituitary insufficiency, hypercalcemia
This antimuscarinic/anticholinergic drug is ussed to control an overactive bladder. Detrol
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