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Test 2
Ch 17 #2
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
11/03/2010

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Macrolide def
Definition
treat infections of resp tract, skin conditions, & some STDs
Term
Macrolide med example
Definition
erythromycin
Term
Are erythromycins toxic?
Definition
no they are some of the least toxic meds
Term
what is resistant to macrolides?
Definition
gram - bacteria
Term
what does erythromycin do for the GI tract?
Definition
Increases gastric emptying, and is used in gastric motility disorders
Term

Warning with Erythromycin:

 

Definition
May cause abnormal cardiac arrhythmias when combined with calcium channel blockers or fluconazole (antifungal)
Term
Penicillin produced from:
Definition
fungus
Term
Penicillins are used to treat:
Definition

streptococcal, staphylcoccal, & meningococcal infections

 

resp & GI infections

syphilis

Term
Penicillin is used prophylactically for:
Definition
prevention of rheumatic fever or endocarditis
Term
extended-spectrum penicillin def
Definition
semisynthetic penicillins that have a wider spectrum of activity
Term
extended penicillins treat:
Definition
pseudomonas
Term
what is commonly resistant to penicillin?
Definition
gram+&- bacteria such as gonorrhea
Term
Side effects of penicillin:
Definition

hypersensitivity

N,V&D

superinfections

renal and hepatic disorders

Term
Pt Ed
Definition

watch for hypersensitivity

take meds on empty stomach

avoid alcohol & antacids

decreased effectiveness of BC

eat yogurt/buttermilk

Term
Quinolones treat infections in the:
Definition
urinary tract, sinuses, resp, GI, skin, bones, joints, gonorrhea, pseudomonas
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Quinolones are hazardous to
Definition
children and older adults
Term
Quinolone Side Effects:
Definition

NV&D

CNS effects

crystaluria

superinfection

phototoxicity

*Possible tendon/cartilage damage

Term
contraindications of quinolones
Definition

avoid strenuous exercise during and several weeks after taking meds

prego & lact

renal impairment

 

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