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Antibiotic Resistance
-Drug resistance: mutant bacteria pathogens that resist action of antiobiotics
-Aquired resistance: "Mutant" bacteria pass along their DNA to other bacteria which makes them resistant as well
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Use of Long term corticosteroid therapy
-glucocorticoids prepare body for long term stress
-Increase breakdown of proteins into amino acids
-breakdown of lipids
-suppression of imflammatory and immune responses
Cortisol is secreted in the highest amount
-Used to treat "Addison's disease" (inadequate secretion of corticosteroid by adrenals
-inadequate secretion of ACTH (Adrenal corticotropic hormone) from pituatary so cortisol production decreases
-treats:
inflammation
allergies
neoplasms (tumor)
hypotension
renal impairement
lack of energy
arthritis
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Crohns Disease (Inflammation of GI tract)
Asthma
Allergies
Transplant rejection prophylaxis
Edema
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Side effects to be vigilant for when using Aminoglycaside
-Ototoxicity: damage to the inner ear (sensory cells in cochlea)
-may cause unborn child in late pregnancy to become deaf
-Must be given parentally to treat systematic infection
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Circumstances which call for use of a long term anticoagulant
-Used with prosthetic heart valve
Example: Coumadin
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(Zantac) Ranitidine
"Action"
-Antiulcer drug/H2 receptor antagonist
-reduces gastric acid secretion by blocking histamine-2 receptor sites
-receptors located in the gastric parietal cells lining stomach
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(Zantac) Ranitidine
"Indications for use"
-gastric and peptic ulcers
-GERD
-Hypersecretory conditions (Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome)
-prevention of stress ulcers
-combination with antibiotic for treating Helicobacter pylori
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(Zantac) Ranitidine
"Contraindications"
-Hypersensitivity
--use with caution with pts with an impaired renal or hepatic function
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(Zantac) Ranitidine
"Side Effects"
-Somnolence, diaphoresis, rash, headache
-taste disorder, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth
-Arrythmia
-Neutropenia (bone marrow that doesnt make enough neutrophils)
-Pancytopenia: (low red blood Cells, WBC's, and platelets)
-Aplastic anemia (bone marrowdoesnt make enough blood cells)
-Anaphylaxis
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(Zantac) Ranitidine
"Administration Considerations"
-IV administration should not be mixed with any other IV medications
-Avoid antacid use within 1 hour of administration
-May be given as a single dose, twice daily, or with meals and at bedtime
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(Zantac) Ranitidine
"Drug Interactions"
-May increase diazepam absorption
-Increase hypoglycemic effects of glypizide
-Increase procainamide levels and increase warfarin effects
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Treatment for Tuberculosis
-Active TB: Treated usually with more then one drug due to increased drug resistance
-Myobacterium (microorganism that causes TB), has a cell wall that is resistant to penetration of anti-infectives
-Drug combinations must be switched to decrease risk of resistance
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Side effects os NSAIDS
-GI upset and bleeding
-overdose may cause hepatic failure
-damage to GI mucosa
-Hepatoxicity
-Salcilates: hypersensitivity reaction (bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, anaphylaxis)
-Stomach pain
-Nephrotoxicity (salcilates combined with Acetaminophen)
-Salcylate toxicity
-(Ibuprofen) pose increased risk for MI, Heart Failure
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(Flagyl) Metronidazole
-Older anti-infective (1963)
-Resistance uncommon
-Treats:
peptic ulcer disease -pathogen in Gi tract (helicobacter pylori)
-Anaerobic bacteria (cause gangrene, diabetic skin ulcer, deep wound infections)
-Serious in tro-abdominal infections/septicemiadue to bacteriodes, Clostridium, Streptococci
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(Zovirax) Acyclovir: Interferes with viral synthesis of DNA
"Indications for use"
Interferes with viral synthesis of DNA
-HSV-1 (eye, mouth, lips) and HSV-2 genitalia
-CMV (Cytomegalovirus) high doses
-Herpes zoster (shingles) -High dose
-Epstein-Barr (EBV)
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(Zovirax) Acyclovir: Interferes with viral synthesis of DNA
"Contraindications"
-Hypersensitivity
-Renal/Hepatic disease (severe)
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(Zovirax) Acyclovir: Interferes with viral synthesis of DNA
"Side Effects"
-N & V
Diarrhea
headache
tremors
lethargy
rash
pruritus
increased bleeding time
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(Zovirax) Acyclovir: Interferes with viral synthesis of DNA
"Adverse reactions"
Anemia
seizures
nephrotoxicity
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(Zovirax) Acyclovir: Interferes with viral synthesis of DNA
"Lab tests necessary"
BUN & Creatinine and CBC
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(Zovirax) Acyclovir: Interferes with viral synthesis of DNA
"Drug Interactions"
-Probenecid (Benamid-gout)-decreases elimination of acyclovir and causes nephrotoxicity
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How NSAIDS work on the chemical level
-Inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins
-Block enzyme COX-1 and COX-2 which are necessary to form prostaglandins
-Block the enzyme cyclooxygenase that form prostaglandin
-prostaglandins= Hormone found throughout body which cause:
vasodialation and pain
protect stomach mucosa from acid
help maintain blood flow through kidneys
-Cause bronchodilation or bronchoconstriction
-Increase platelet aggregation
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Side effects of corticosteroids/prednisone treatment
- low doses have few side effects
--immune response- susceptibiltiy to infection
peptic ulcers
osteoporosis- 50% will have a fracture
-Behavioral changes- nervous, moody, hallucinations, suicidal
-eye changes: cataracts and open angle glaucoma
-Metabolic changes- hyperglycemic action
-myopathy_ muscle wasting
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When do you not want to use the drug "Cipro"?
Action:Usually selectd to treat pseudomonas auriginosa
ex: UTI, sinusitus, pneumonia, skin, bone and joint infections, infectious diarrhea, gonorrhea, certain eye infections
Do not use if:
pregnant women
breast feeding
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Drugs used to treat tuberculosis (TB)
1st choice drugs:
-Isoniazid (INH)-treated prophylactically for 9 months/DOT mainstay
-Pyrazinamide
-Rifampin
-Rimactane
-Rifapentine (Priftin)
-Streptomycin
-2nd choice of drugs can be more toxic
only used when 1st choice drugs are ineffective
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Precautions to take when using a steroid inhaler
-Moderate to severe asthma may not be adequately treated using an inhaled steroid
-Rinse mouth after use to prevent Candida (Thrush)
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(Protonox) Pantoprazole
"Action"
-Works on the surface of parietal cells
-inhibits gastric acid secretion
-Inhibits hydrogen-potassium ATPase (enzyme responsible for secreting hydrochloric acid in stomach
-Blocks formation of gastric acid
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(Protonox) Pantoprazole
"Indications"
-Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers for 4-8 weeks
-Gerd
Zollinger- Ellison syndrome maintenance therapy
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(PROTONOX) Pantoprazole
"contraindications for use"
-Children <18 years old
-Nursing mothers
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(protonox) Pantoprazole
"Side Effects"
-Injection site reaction
-headache
hyperglycemia
dizziness
pruritus
dry mouth
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(Protonox) Pantoprazole
"adverse effects"
Pancreatitus
liver necrosis
hepatic failure
Agranulocytosis (dangerously low WBC'S)
MI
Shock
CVA
GI hemmorage
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(Protonox) Pantoprazole
"Activation"
-Activated by food intake
-Take 20-30 minutes before 1st major meal of day
-Suppress acid for 24 hours-irreversible inactivation of proton pumps
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(Protonox) Pantoprazole
"Drug Interactions"
May alter absorption of ketoconazole (Anti-fungal)
digoxin
iron
ampicillan
-Note: All these drugs are dependent on gastric PH for absorption
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Antacid Alternagel: (anti-heartburn agent)
"Action"
neutralizes stomach acid by raising PH of the stomach contents
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Antacid Alternagel: (anti-heartburn agent)
"Adverse effects"
constipation
-long term use may deplete Phosphate in the GI tract especially in pts who are:
malnourished
alcoholic
renal disease
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Antacid Alternagel: (anti-heartburn agent)
"PRECAUTIONS"
-Avoid prolonged use in pts with low serum phosphates
-DO not use in pts with suspected bowel obstruction
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Antacid Alternagel: (anti-heartburn agent)
"Nursing responsibilities"
assess for bowel changes
monitor pt for worsening symptoms
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Lomotil
"Classification"
Opiod antidiarrheal
Diphenoxylate
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Lomotil
"Effects"
-Slows peristalsis
Schedule IV controlled substance
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Lomotil
"Mechanism of action"
Acts on smooth muscle of intestine
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Lomotil
"Adverse Effects"
Dizziness
lethargy
drowsiness
High doses:
Antocholinergic effects of atropine
Drowsiness
Flushing
Dry Mouth
Tachycardia
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Prilosec
"Therapeutic use"
Antiulcer drug
Proton pump inhibitor
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Prilosec
"Action"
-Reduces acid secretion in stomach by binding irreversibly to enzyme H+, K+, and ATPase
-Inhibits final pathway involved in acid secretion
Inhibits proton pumps
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Prilosec
"Drug Interactions"
May inhibit/ delay metabolis of:
Carbamazepine
Diazepam
Phenytoin
Warfarin
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