Mrsa c diff gram Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 5334 - FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE. Final Exam Blueprint Prescribing Basics: 2 questions Prescriptive authority regulated by the state BON in each state. Tall man lettering to highlight dissimilaries with look-alike names *Prescription contains… Physicians Name, Address, and telephone number are required to be included in the prescription. DEA number (two letters, five numbers) if the prescription is for controlled substance, Patient name and DOB (also may include address and wei...

NR 566 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Family Midterm SATISFIED Study Guide REAL NR566 Advanced Pharmacology NR566 Week One PI Support: Chapter 70-76 -access medicine: with chamberlain- for flash cards and review of books for free Chapter 70 Table 70.1: Classifications of Antimicrobial Drugs by Susceptible Organisms: Narrow vs. Broad spectrum? o The Difference in antibiotic coverage ▪ broad: covers more and possibly gram – and gram + ▪ narrow: covers just a few microorgan...

AANP-FNP 2023 Test Exam 1 Hegar's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-Softening of lower uterine segment Chadwick's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-Bluish color of cervix and vagina at 6-8 weeks Goodell's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-Softening of cervix at 4+ weeks Lipids in chronic inactivity - CORRECT ANSWER-Low HDL Lipids in under- or untreated hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated total cholesterol, TG, and LDL Lipids in chronic renal insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated total cholesterol and TG Lipids...

PC 707 Module 2 Exam - Questions and Answers The Cephalosporin drug class: -beta-lactam -interferes with cell wall synthesis (just like PCN) -bactericidal -often resistant to beta-lactamases -5 generations 1st generation cephalosporins -cephalexin (Keflex) -cefadroxil (Duricef) -cefazolin (Ancef) -covers gram + 2nd generation cephalosporins -cefuroxime (Ceftin) -cefprozil (Cefzil) -gram + (less than 1st gen) and gram - ---cefoxitin (Mefoxin) & cefotetan (AstraZeneca)--also covers atypical anae...

REGIS NU641 Pharmacology Exam 2 Study Guide 2023/24 Infectious Disease (35%) Resistance factors: d/t recent use of abx, over prescription of broad spectrum abx, <2yo & >65yo tend to have more abx resistance, day care center attendees, exposure to young kids, multiple comorbids, immunosuppression (b/c tx’d w/ abx frequently) refer to local lab’s antibiogram to decide tx- identifies local resistance patterns* Antibiotic Classes – focus on what’s treated in Primary Care / Outpa...

6 Common Classes of Antibiotics to Know 1. Penicillin and Extended Spectrum Penicillin 2. Tetracycline 3. Sulfonamide 4. Cephalosporins (1-3 Generations) 5. Fluroquinolones (2-4 Generations) 6. Macrolides 5 Miscellaneous Classes of Antibiotics to Know 1. Imidazolidinedione (Nitrofurantoin)- Only for urinary 2. Nitroimidazole (Flagyl) - Anaerobic pathogens only 3. Lincosamide (Clindamycin)-Gram + anaerobes 4. Oxazolidinone (Zyvox, Sivextro) 5. Glycopeptide (Vancomycin)-Gram + Anae...

NSG 318 Final Exam Latest Update Graded A+ acquired resistance type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria Acyclovir (Zovarix) antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus and varicella important to increase fluids phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time nephrotoxic Amoxicillin penicillin that is commonly used for...

Vancomycin MOA correct answer: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by blocking peptidoglycan polyemerization by binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine portion of cell wall precursor Vancomycin type of killing correct answer: Time-dependent Bactericidal Vancomycin coverage correct answer: most gram-positive (including MRSA), streptococci, enterococci (not VRE), and clostridium difficile Vancomycin c. diff dose correct answer: 125-500 mg PO QID x 10-14 days Vancomycin side effects c...

Labs to order if Digoxin overload suspected - Answer-electrolytes, creatinine, and serial EKG's First line for atrial fibrillation - Answer-Coumadin. INR of 5 to 8 without bleeding - Answer-hold for 1 to 2 doses, then recheck every 2 to 3 days until normal. Those taking thiazides may also find relief with - Answer-osteoporosis. it stimulates formation of osteoclasts. Those taking thiazides can have which adverse effects - Answer-hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, increased lipids, increased uri...

HCP with artificial nails are more likely to have what kind of bacteria under nails? CORRECT ANSWER-gram negative bacteria When is handwashing better than alcohol based hand rub? CORRECT ANSWER-when hands are visibly soiled or when caring for C. diff patients Is decolonization of MRSA recommended? CORRECT ANSWER-No, except before certain surgeries Is routine environmental culturing recommended? CORRECT ANSWER-No A patient on droplet or airborne precautions should do what during trans...