Zosyn - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Antibiotic Classes and examples of infectious disease drugs - ANSWER ß-Lactams : penicillins -Penicillin G, V -Nafcillin, oxacillin, dicloxacillin -ampicillin, amoxicillin -piperacillin -combo-amp/sulbactam(unasyn), amox/clav (augmentin), pip/taco (zosyn) B-lactation: cephalosporin -cephalexin (keflex) -cefoxitin (mefoxin) -cefotaxime (claforan) -cefepime (maxipime) -ceftaroline (teflaro) Fluoroquinolones -ciprofloxacin (cipro) -ofloxacin (floxin) -levofloxacin (levaquin) -moxi...

Anti-infective (11): Generic Name, Brand Name Correct Answer-Clindamycin (Cleocin) Azithromycin (Zithromax) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Vancomycin (Firvanq, Vancocin) Cefazolin (Kefzol, Ancef) Amoxicillin (Moxatag) Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn) Metronidazole (Flagyl) - also an anti-ulcer Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Anticoagulants/Antiplatelet (5): Generic Name, Brand Name Correct Answer-Apixaban (Eliquis) Enoxaparin (Lovenox) ...

Vancomycin correct answersActive against Gram Positive Organisms USED FOR: Sever Infections & MRSA Given IV but given PO for Clostridium difficile (CDIFF) Ototoxicity Nephrotoxity if given too much Red Man Syndrome from medicine issued too quickly through IV Types of Penicillin correct answersPenicillin G Amoxicillin Ampicillin (prototype) Zosyn Zosyn correct answersPenicillin antibiotic that treats gram negative bacteria and is anaerobic. Used for NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIO...

GS EOR: EXTRA NOTES EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ Non-compressible appendix with wall thickness >6 mm, positive sonographic McMurray sign Ultrasound findings: appendicitis Within 36 hours When does gangrene and perforation typically develop in patients with appendicitis? Retrocecal A positive psoas sign indicates a ___________ location of the appendix Pelvic A positive obturator sign indicates a ____________ location of the appendix Appendicitis Most commo...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive s...

GERD that is resistent to medical treatment - Need to have sliding hiatal hernia at top of ddx Charcots triad associated with? Tx? - Ascending cholangitis Treat with Zosyn as it will cover all possible organisms Alcoholic Ketoacidosis - Large anion gap ( Na - (Cl + bicarb)) Normal glucose Will have intractable vomitting and abd pai

Penicillin - correct answer has beta lactam ring that fits into peptidoglycogen chain causing cell wall to be weak cell wall inhibitor, bactericidal narrow spectrum side effects: rash, antgonizes aminoglycosides, laryngeal edema first dose, itchy skin, wheezing first dose, diarrhea decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness!! piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium - correct answer Zosyn betalactamase INHIBITOR extended spectrum penicillin class cell wall inhibitor, tazobac...

NUR 106- Pharmacology and Cardio Question and answers 100% correct 2023/2024Penicillin - correct answer has beta lactam ring that fits into peptidoglycogen chain causing cell wall to be weak cell wall inhibitor, bactericidal narrow spectrum side effects: rash, antgonizes aminoglycosides, laryngeal edema first dose, itchy skin, wheezing first dose, diarrhea decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness!! piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium - correct answer Zosyn betalactamase INH...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstru...

bacteriostatic -Correct Answer drugs that do not kill the bacteria, but slows their growth culture and sensitivity -Correct Answer take a blood culture so we can determine where the bacteria is growing; sensitivity report determines the best treatment antibiotic combos -Correct Answer Additive potentiative antagonisitic empiric therapy -Correct Answer treatment of an infection before specific culture information has been obtained definitive therapy -Correct Answer antibiotic therap...