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14 Cards in this Set
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TEST QUESTION: What drug gives an adverse effect similar to disulfriam?
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Metronidazole (Flagyl)
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TEST QUESTION: What class of drugs are effective in treating nocturnal acid production?
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H2 Antagonists
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TEST QUESTION: What opioid adverse effect do Antiperistaltics use?
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Antiperistaltics inhibit GI peristalsis, but lack the analgesic and euphoic effects.
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TEST QUESTION: What is the major side effect of Amphotericin B?
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Amphotericin B causes renal impairment.
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TEST QUESTION: What antiviral has dose related nephrotoxicity?
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Cidofovir
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TEST QUESTION: What is the main adverse effect of penicillin?
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Hypersensitivities.
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TEST QUESTION: What is the spectrum of Natural Penicillins and is it penicillinase sensitive?
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Natural PCN has a narrow specturm and is penicillinase SENSITIVE.
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TEST QUESTION: What is the spectrum of antistaphylococcal PCNs and is it penicillinase sensitive?
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Antistaphylococcal PCN has a narrow spectrum and is penicillinase RESISTANT.
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TEST QUESTION: What drug is an Anti-Pseudomonal Agent?
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Ceftazidime (third generation)
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TEST QUESTION: What is the coverage for Vancomycin?
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Resistant Gram Positive Infections.
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TEST QUESTION: What are the only two groups to cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
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Vancomycin and Aminoglycosides
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TEST QUESTION: Which drug is used in a multidrug resistant infection?
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If only Gram (+): Vancomycin.
If Multiple: Quinuprisin or Linezolid. |
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What are the 4 drugs that do not need to be dose adjusted for Renal Problems?
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1. Cephalosporins (inhibit cell wall synthesis.)
2. Tetracylcines (Inhibit protein synthesis.) 3. Quinupristin (bactericidal replacement for vangomycin.) 4. Linezolid (Bacteristatic replacement for vangomycin. Think: Quiet Lovely Touring Concert. |
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TEST QUESTION: What do antacids treat? Do they treat GERD/Reflux?
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Antacids only treat the feeling of heartburn. They are symptomatic drugs (adjunctive therapy) and they CANNOT TREAT GERD/Reflux.
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