(17) Micro 1 SLO Flashcards
Adapalene (Differin) has an unknown mechanism for acne. It behaves like: A. A corticosteroid B. An alpha 1 blocker C. A retinoid D. An anti-androgen agent E. An anticholinergic antispasmodic
A retinoid
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) coadministered with __?__ is potentially fatal.
A. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
B. None of the listed drugs, Cipro is a very safe drug
C. All the listed drugs are potentially hazardous with Cipro
D. Theophylline (Theo-24)
E. NSAIDs
Theophylline (Theo-24)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) increases the risk of tendon rupture in patients \_\_?\_\_ A. Older than 60 yrs B. Who have had a transplant C. Taking corticosteroids D. With a history of seizures E. A, B & C, not D
A, B & C, not D
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) should be used with caution in patients:
A. Who are older than 60 years
B. With a history of seizures
C. Who have had a transplant surgery or are taking chronic corticosteroids
D. Have Myasthenia gravis
E. All the above
All the above
Cocci and bacilli are bacterial shapes, cocci are \_\_?\_\_, bacilli are \_\_?\_\_ A. chains/clusters B. spirals/balls C. rods/spheres D. spheres/rods E. groups of 2/groups of four
spheres/rods
Coffee and other caffeinated beverages should be discouraged with ciprofloxacin due to the risk of \_\_?\_\_. A. Shock B. Seizures C. Sedation D. Stroke E. Suicide
Seizures
Doxazosin (Cardura) & Tamsulosin (Flomax) treat BPH because they are: A. Anticholinergic antispasmodics B. Beta blockers C. Retinoids D. Anti-androgen agents E. Alpha 1 blockers
Alpha 1 blockers
Finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) treats BPH because it is: A. A beta blocker B. A retinoid C. An anti-androgen agent D. A corticosteroid E. An alpha-1 blocker
An anti-androgen agent
Fluoroquinolones (Cipro) are bactericidal and work by:
A. Inhibiting cell wall formation
B. Directly blocking protein synthesis
C. Inhibiting enzymes involved with DNA synthesis and metabolism
D. Interfering with metabolism
E. Damaging RNA
Inhibiting enzymes involved with DNA synthesis and metabolism
Identify the basis of Sulfonamide antibacterial activity:
A. They have local anesthetic action
B. They are analogs and antagonists of PABA. The end result is inhibition of DNA synthesis but they are classified as inhibitors of metabolism.
C. They protect the bladder wall
D. They react with RNA, damage DNA, interfere with cell wall synthesis, and interfere with CBH metabolism…
E. They alter the pH of urine
They are analogs and antagonists of PABA. The end result is inhibition of DNA synthesis but they are classified as inhibitors of metabolism.
Isotretinoin (Accutane, Sotret) has an unknown mechanism to treat severe acne. It is: A. An alpha 1 blocker B. A retinoid C. A beta blocker D. An anti-androgen agent E. An anticholinergic antispasmodic
A retinoid
Isotretinoin should be taken with \_\_?\_\_? A. An antacid B. Every meal C. Vitamin A D. Fatty food E. Water
Fatty food
Methylene blue is associated with __?__
A. Hypotension
B. Allergic reactions, acute renal failure, and rash.
C. MAOI activity
D. Peripheral neuropathies and GI upset.
E. Heparin-like anticoagulant activity.
MAOI activity
Methylene blue works by:
A. Protecting the bladder mucosa
B. Reacting with RNA, damaging DNA, interfering with cell wall synthesis, and interfering with CBH metabolism…
C. Altering urine pH
D. Providing local anesthetic activity
E. Acting as an analog and antagonist of PABA.
Altering urine pH
Muscarinic antagonist antispasmodics for overactive bladder are associated with __?__
A. Discoloration of the urine, headache
B. MAOI activity
C. Teratogenicity
D. Impotence
E. Constipation, confusion, headache, dry mouth & eyes
Constipation, confusion, headache, dry mouth & eyes
Nitrofurantoin is associated with __?__
A. Peripheral neuropathies, pulmonary interstitial fibrosis, liver dysfunction, hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficient patients and GI upset.
B. Heparin-like anticoagulant activity.
C. Discoloration of urine, GI upset, headache and allergic reactions.
D. MAOI activity
E. Allergic reactions, hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficient patients, acute renal failure, and rash.
Peripheral neuropathies, pulmonary interstitial fibrosis, liver dysfunction, hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficient patients and GI upset.
Nitrofurantoin works by:
A. Altering urine pH
B. Protecting the bladder mucosa
C. Acting as an analog and antagonist of PABA.
D. Reacting with RNA, damaging DNA, interfering with cell wall synthesis, and interfering with CBH metabolism…
E. Having local anesthetic activity
Reacting with RNA, damaging DNA, interfering with cell wall synthesis, and interfering with CBH metabolism
Of the antibiotics listed, which is considered to have the “narrowest spectrum?” A. Penicillins B. Isoniazid C. Aminoglycosides D. Macrolides E. Tetracyclines
Isoniazid