68wm6 p2 anti-infect Matching
| Are macrolides broad or narrow spectrum? |
| What may indicate renal toxicity in a PT on antifungals? |
| *Increased BUN (>40mg/dL) *creatinine (>3mg/dL) |
| What should be done with the feces while the PT is on antihelmintic drugs? |
| specimen must be sent to lab while warm & 1-3 weeks post tx |
| List 3 adverse effects of macrolides |
| *Rash, pruritus, urticaria, thrombophlebitis at IV site *Chest pain, palpitations, prolonged QT interval (rare) *GI upset, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis *Headache, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss |
| What drug when taken with aminoglycosides increases the risk of ototoxixity and the hearing loss associated with it? |
| Loop diuretics (like lasix) |
| What may have additive CNS and nephrotoxicity with drugs causing similar adverse reactions? |
| What are aminoglycosides indicated for? |
| Serious gram negative infections & specific gram positive cocci bacteria |
| List three adverse effects of sulfonomides |
| *Rash *STEVEN-JOHNSONS SYNDROME *Photosensitivity reactions *GI upset, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis *Aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia |
| What are the contraindications of sulfonomides? |
| *Drug allergy to sulfonamides *Pregnant women at term *Infants less than 2 month old |
| What is aspartate aminotransferase (AST)? |
| test for liver damage. Low values are good, high values are bad. |
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