Ep 133 OER 3 6 Cephalosporins - Nursing Pharmacology

Free book is here at In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. Summary 3.6 Cephalosporins Nursing Pharmacology Chapter 3.6 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide focuses on cephalosporins, a class of antibiotics similar to penicillins. The chapter covers their mechanism (cell wall disruption), indications (skin, bone, respiratory infections), different generations with expanding spectra, and administration considerations. It also highlights monitoring for allergies, renal impairment, and possible disulfiram-like reactions with alcohol. Patient education emphasizes avoiding alcohol and reporting signs of superinfection. Multiple Choice Questions Cephalosporins work primarily by: a) Inhibiting protein synthesis b) Disrupting cell wall synthesis c) Altering DNA replication d) Blocking RNA transcription Which generation of cephalosporins is effective against MRSA? a) 1st generation b) 2nd generation c) 4th generation d) 5th generation What side effect may occur when consuming alcohol with cephalosporins? a) Increased appetite b) Hair loss c) Disulfiram-like reaction d) Drowsiness Patients with allergies to penicillin might also react to: a) Cephalosporins b) Tetracyclines c) Aminoglycosides d) Fluoroquinolones What should be monitored when administering cephalosporins to a patient with renal impairment? a) Blood pressure b) Liver enzymes c) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine d) Heart rate Answer Key b) Disrupting cell wall synthesis d) 5th generation c) Disulfiram-like reaction a) Cephalosporins c) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine ```

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Ep 133 OER 3 6 Cephalosporins - Nursing Pharmacology is an episode from Memorizing Pharmacology Podcast: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Side Effects for Pharmacy and Nursing Pharmacology by Body System by Tony Guerra.

This episode is 06:56 long.

This episode was published on Sep 23, 2024.

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