antibiotics and what they are used for Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
general penicillins
A
- penicillin G (IV)
- penicillin VK (PO)
2
Q
general penicillin use
A
-gram+
not including staph
3
Q
beta-lactamase resistant penicillins
A
nafcillin (IV)
oxacillin (IV)
dicloxacillin (PO)
4
Q
beta-lactamase resistant penicillins
A
Gm+
great for staph
5
Q
general beta lactam adverse reactions
A
GI upset
rash
seizure w/ improper dosing
6
Q
penicillin that causes hypokalemia
A
nafcillin
7
Q
aminopenicillins
A
ampicillin (PO)
amoxicillin (PO)
amp/sulbactam (IV)
amx/clavulanate (PO)
8
Q
aminopenicillins use
A
- Gm+
- some Gm-
- combos can hit anaerobes
9
Q
extended spectrum penicillin
A
piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)
10
Q
extended spectrum penicillin use
A
- Gm+
- Gm-
- psedomonas
- anaerobes
- widest spectrum of PCNs
