Antiinfectives

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  1. 3. Ciprofloxacin can cause rupture of this structure, especially the Achilles
  2. 6. Patients should drink plenty of this while taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
  3. 9. White patches in the mouth caused by fungal overgrowth during antibiotic therapy
  4. 13. When bacteria no longer respond to antibiotics
  5. 17. A sample collected before starting antibiotics to identify the pathogen
  6. 18. Upset stomach commonly reported with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
  7. 19. Raised, itchy welts on the skin indicating an allergic reaction to antibiotics
  8. 22. Watery, frequent bowel movements common with antibiotic treatment
  9. 24. Assess this oral structure for black or hairy appearance during antibiotic use
  10. 25. Type of infection that can develop in women taking amoxicillin or cephalexin
  11. 26. Organ function that should be monitored when giving trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
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  1. 1. Monitor for decreased ___ to evaluate if the antibiotic is effective
  2. 2. Monitor urine ___ to ensure adequate hydration with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
  3. 4. The most important question to ask before giving any antibiotic
  4. 5. Instruct patients to do this with the medication before swallowing nystatin
  5. 7. This organ processes most antibiotics and should be assessed before administration
  6. 8. Patients allergic to penicillin may have this type of reaction to cephalexin
  7. 10. Vital signs taken before starting antibiotic therapy for comparison
  8. 11. Decreased ___ at the infection site indicates antibiotic effectiveness
  9. 12. A severe allergic reaction to amoxicillin causing difficulty breathing and low blood pressure
  10. 14. Avoid taking ciprofloxacin with dairy products containing this mineral
  11. 15. The action patients should do with nystatin suspension in their mouth
  12. 16. Redness and itching of the skin indicating a possible penicillin allergy
  13. 20. These can form in urine when taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole without adequate fluids
  14. 21. Take ciprofloxacin on an empty stomach or at least 2 hours after this
  15. 23. Amoxicillin can be taken with or without this to reduce stomach upset
  16. 25. Eating this probiotic food may help prevent diarrhea during antibiotic therapy