AntibioticsItems: 4 Layers, 7 Segments (Including Introduction) Duration: 35

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Projects\Antibiotics.intrIntroduction5 seconds

Segment Textntibiotic is a a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill
microorganisms and cure bacterial infections

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 Core LayerStrategy5 seconds

Segment TextCardinal Rules:

1. Use the right drug.
2. Use the right dose.
3. Use the correct dosing schedule.
4. Correct duration.
5. Use a loading dose to rapidly achieve therapeutic blood levels.
6. Avoid combinations of bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal drugs.

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 Layer 1Antibiotic Choice5 seconds

Segment Text1. Narrow Spectrum?

2. Extended/Broad Spectrum?
3. Designer Antibiotics?
4. Anaerobes? Consider if the infection is present > 3days or if no improvement

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 Considerations5 seconds

Segment Text• Gram Positive?

• Gram Negative?
• Mixed Infection?
• Anaerobes?

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 Layer 2Narrow Spectrum 5 seconds

Segment Text1. Specific for the pathogen.

2. Fewer disturbances of non-pathogenic bacteria.
3. Fewer side effects.
4. Rapid response for sensitive organisms.
5. Ex: Pen VK, Pen G, Erythromycin

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 Broad Spectrum Antibiotics5 seconds

Segment Text1. Affects both Gram + and Gram - bacteria, better for mixed infections.
2. May give up some effectiveness for Gram + to gain effectiveness for Gram -.
3. Examples: Amoxicillin, Ampicillin

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 Patient factors5 seconds

Segment Text1. Age, allergies, compliance, pregnancy risk

2. Patient function
3. Renal, hepatic, immunosuppresion, route applicability
4. Cost
Brand name, length of course, alternatives?

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