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Pharmacology Exam 4

TermDefinition
Antibiotic Resistance Develops when antibiotics are misused, stopped early, or overprescribed
Drug-Resistant Organisms Pathogens that no longer respond to standard antibiotic therapy
Incomplete Dosing Stopping antibiotics early increases resistance risk.
Broad-spectrum Antibiotic Used before culture resutls are known for moderate to severe infections.
Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotic Switched to once the specific organism is identified.
CCultrue and sensitivity Test that identifies the organims and the best antibiotic to treat it.
Hyperseitivity reaction Immune response causing rash, itching, or swelling.
Facial and trunk rash Common sign of anti-infection hypersensitivity.
Medication Allergy Immune-mediated reaction that requires stopping the drug.
Penicillin Allergy Allergy to one penicilling means allergy to the entire class.
Nephrotoxicity Kidney damage caused by medications.
Creatinine Clearance (CrCl) Best indicator used to adjust dosing in renal impairment.
eGFR Estimate of kidney filtering ability
Older Adult Renal Risk Pateints 75+ need kidney labs monitored when on cephalosporins
Tendon Rupture Serious risk with fluroquinolones, especially in older adults.
Peripheral Neuropathy Nerve damage causing numbness or tingling.
Photosensitivity Sun sensitivity caused by tetracylines, sulfa, and ciprofloxacin.
Avoid Antacids Needed with ciprofloxacin and tetracyclines to ensure absorption.
Decreased Urine Output Warning sign of nephrotoxicity.
Ototoxicity Inner ear damge affecting hearing and balance
Tinnitus Ringing in the ears-early sign of ototoxicity
Peak Level Measured after a dose to assess effectiveness
Sivler Sulfadiazine Topical antimicrobial used for burns.
Vancomycin Red Man Syndrome Caused by rapide IV infusion-prevent by infusing over 1 hour
Resistance Caused by not finishing antibiotics
Overprescribing Too many unnecessary antibiotics
Leftovers Using old antibiotics incorrectly
Sensitivity Test to find effective antibiotic
Cross-reactivity Penicillin allergy applies to whole class
Culture Sample grown to identify pathogen
Osteoxicity Tetracycline tooth/bone effects in children
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