Aminoglycosides"Mycins" prototype (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity) - Correct Answer-Gentamycin

Gentamycin clinical use-Correct Answer-Used in gram negative sepsis & many life-threatening infections.Inactive against anaerobic bacteria,

Gentamycin side effects - Correct Answer-GI upset, rash, visual disturbances, photosensitivity, dizziness, weakness

gentamycin adverse reactions - Correct Answer-Nausea/ Diarrhea Very OTOTOXIC and NEPHROTOXIC. (Loop diuretics ototoxicity), Superinfection

gentamycin nursing implications - Correct Answer-Monitor for BUN and SERUM CREATININE for Nephrotoxicity. Monitor I & O, Monitor: Bun, CreatinineShould be given for NO LONGER than 10 days!!!

Penicillins"Cillins" protoypes (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity) Correct Answer-Amoxicillin, Ampicillin

(can be given with food. NO Acidic fruits and juices.)

Amoxicillin & Ampicillin clinical use - Correct Answer-Broad Spectrum PCNUsed to treat gram + and pram commonly used for respiratory infections, otitis media, H. Pylori. E. coli