NR 293 Exam 1 Drugs QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT

NR 293 Exam 1 Drugs Tetracycline Drugs Correct Answer: -cyclines Tetracyclines Action Correct Answer: inhibit protein synthesis Tetracyclines Indications Correct Answer: antibiotic; acne, STDs, gram +/- Tetracyclines Contraindications Correct Answer: 8 years Tetracyclines Interactions Correct Answer: no dairy/Ca containing items; anticoagulants (potentiate) Tetracyclines Side Effects Correct Answer: photosensitivity, dizziness, tooth discoloration, SLE Tetracyclines Considerations Correct Answer: monitor BUN Aminoglycoside Drugs Correct Answer: -mycins Aminoglycosides Indications Correct Answer: antibiotic; prophylaxis in surgery (esp. endocarditis) Aminoglycosides Action Correct Answer: inhibit protein synthesis Aminoglycosides Contraindications Correct Answer: PREGNANCY!!! kidney/liver dysfunction Aminoglycosides Interactions Correct Answer: other nephrotoxic drugs; loop diuretics (ototoxicity); warfarin Aminoglycosides Side Effects Correct Answer: nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, ataxia Aminoglycosides Considerations Correct Answer: only compatible with NS/D5W Quinolone Drugs Correct Answer: -floxacin Quinolones Action Correct Answer: inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis Quinolones Indications Correct Answer: antibiotic; broad-spectrum; UTI; anthrax Quinolones Contraindications Correct Answer: PREGNANCY!!! 8 years Quinolones Interactions Correct Answer: Ca containing items, Mg, Fe, Zn; warfarin; corticosteroids (tendon rupture) Quinolones Side Effects Correct Answer: dysrhythmias, ICP, TIA, C. diff, tendon rupture Chamomile Correct Answer: increased risk for bleeding with anticoagulants Cranberry Correct Answer: decreased elimination of many renally excreted drugs Echinacea Correct Answer: interference with immunosuppressant drugs/antivirals Evening primrose Correct Answer: interaction with antipsychotic drugs Garlic Correct Answer: interferes with hypoglycemic drugs and warfarin Gingko Correct Answer: increased risk for bleeding with anticoagulants Grapefruit Correct Answer: decreased metabolism of MANY drugs Hawthorn Correct Answer: increases risk for digoxin toxicity Kava Correct Answer: increase effects of barbiturates and alcohol St. John's wort Correct Answer: may lead to serotonin syndrome Valerian Correct Answer: increase CNS depressant if used with sedatives