NUR 326 Antibiotics

NUR 326 Antibiotics
1. classes of antibiotics
Answer
aminoglycosides carbapenems
cephalosporins
penicillins and penicillinase-resistant drugs fluoroquinolones
sulfonamides tetracyclines antimycobacterials
2. prototype drug for aminoglycosides
Answer
Gentamicin
3. MOA for gentamicin
Answer
bactericidal - inhibits protein synthesis (gram -)
4. indications for gentamicin
Answer
reserved for serious infections
5. how is gentamicin administered
Answer
IM or IV
6. contraindicationsfor gentamicin
Answer
renal disease, hepatic disease, hearing loss, pregnancy and lactation
7. adverse effects of gentamicin
Answer
neuro/ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and GI discom- fort
8. what should you monitor with gentamicin
Answer
cognition/hearing, kidney function, and hydration
9. prototype drug for carbapenems