NR 566 Midterm Study Guide-comprehensive

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1 Week: NR 566 Midterm Study Guide-comprehensive - Things to know about each of the major antibiotic drug classes: ● Examples: ○ Bactericidal agents: “BANG Q R.I.P” - Beta-la... ctams, Aminoglicosides, Nitroimidazoles (Metronidazole), Glycopeptides (Vancomycin), Quinolones, Rifampicin, Polymyxins (Colistin) ○ Bacteriostatic agents: “Ms. Colt” - Macrolides, Sulfonamides, Chloramphenicol, Oxazolidinones, Lincosamides (Clindamycin), Tetracyclines Bactericidal antibiotics kill bacteria directly, and bacteriostatic antibiotics stop/weaken bacteria from growing.to enable the immune system to take hold of infection -Things to know about each of the major antibiotic drug classes (MAKE FLASHCARDS) ● Aminoglycosides ● Cephalosporins ● Tetracyclines ● Penicillins ● Sulfonamides ● Fluoroquinolones ● Macrolides ● Carbapenems ● Lincosamides ● Glycopeptides o Examples o Contraindications and high-risk patients o Know examples of each of the major antibiotic drug classes. o Monitoring needs o Which ones require renal dosing adjustments and how much (i.e., 25%, 50%, etc.) o Patient education o Lifespan considerations including pregnancy o Indications for use Considerations: CONTINUED........... [Show More]

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