Nursing Assignment
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NU553 Unit 2 Template
Review the grading rubric.
Antimicrobials and Antibiotic Stewardship
Student Name:
Date:
Instructor Name:
Introduction.
Legal/ Ethical and Regulatory Considerations.
Communication Civility
Cost- Effective Benefits.
Antimicrobial Stewardship.
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Antimicrobial Agents |
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Drug Class
Drug Name Brand/ Generic
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Mechanism of action
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Pharmacokinetics Key points |
Microbiology Key points |
Indications and Uses |
Dose via Age and Dose Considerations |
Warnings |
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Penicillins
Penicillin G
(Penicillin G 2025) |
Beta-lactam antibiotic, interferes with bacteria cell wall synthesis ultimately leading to cell lysis
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Protein bound to albumin in circulation
Crosses placenta and breast milk
Excreted in urine primarily |
Gram + Bacteria.Streptococcus pyogenes,S. pneumoniaeenterococcalSome gram-neg: meningeal cocci |
treponemal infections-syphilis meningococcal bacteremiaEndocarditis Botulism Pneumonia |
4-24 million units per day based on indication.
IV most often since poorly absorbed in the gut
Can be IM for short term indication |
Allergy
CHF related due to sodium content
Dose adjustment for renal impairment
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Beta-Lactam/ Beta Lactamase Inhibitor |
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1st Generation Cephalosporin |
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Fluoroquinolone |
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Macrolide |
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Aminoglycoside |
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Tetracycline |
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Sulfonamide
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Fusion Inhibitor
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Nucleoside Analogs |
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Protease Inhibitor |
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References
Penicillin G. (2025). Merck Manual https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/bacteria-and-antibacterial-medications/penicillins?query=pen%20vk#Pharmacokinetics_v13957234
