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Anti-fungals Flashcards

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In the treatment of fungal infections

a. IV amphotericin B is nephrotoxic

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A. True, amphotericin B is nephrotoxic and causes hypokalaemia and hypomagnaesemia

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In the treatment of fungal infections

b. IV fluconazole is contraindicated in systemic candidiasis

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B. False, IV fluconazole is indicated for systemic candidiasis, vaginal and oral candidiasis and cryptococcal meningitis

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In the treatment of fungal infections

c. nystatin drops are contraindicated for use in babies

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C. False, nystatin are safe for infant use

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In the treatment of fungal infections

d. terbinafine is used to treat athletes foot

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D. True

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In the treatment of fungal infections

e. voriconazole is used to treat Aspergillus infections

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E. True, voriconazole is use to treat aspergillus and candidiasis

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Azole antifungals

a. inhibit fungal lanosterol 14-demethylase

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a. True, azole antifungals MOA: Inhibits fungal P450 enzymes, inhibits ergosterol synth (cell membrane) by inhibiting 14-demethylase

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Azole antifungals

b. cause congenital skeletal malformations when used in the first trimester of pregnancy

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b. True

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Azole antifungals

c. fluconazole induces cytochrome P450 enzymes

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c. False, azole antifungals inhibit cytochrome p450 enzymes

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Azole antifungals

d. itraconazole is hepatotoxic

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d. True, only fluconazole isn’t as its metabolized by the kidneys

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Azole antifungals

e. fluconazole is effective against Aspergillus infections

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e. False, aspergillus is treated with voriconazole or amphotericin B

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Topical antifungals

a. terbinafine increases fungal ergosterol synthesis

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a. False, inhibits ergosterol synth (cell membrane) by inhibiting squalene epoxidase

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Topical antifungals

b. nystatin is used in the treatment of oral candidiasis in infants

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b. True, safe in infants

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Topical antifungals

c. clotrimazole is used in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis

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c. True, clotrimazole is indicated in the treatment of dermatophytes, oral and vulvovaginal candidiasis

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Topical antifungals

d. terbinafine is used as first line therapy in the treatment of athletes foot

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d. True

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Topical antifungals

e. terbinafine is ineffective against Tinea corporis

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e. False, terbinafine can be used to treat tinea corporis, pedis and cruris

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Antifungal agents

a. iv amphotericin B is used to treat systemic candidiasis

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a. True, amphotericin B is indicated for Systemic Candida, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus, Histoplasma, Blastomyces, Coccidioidis

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Antifungal agents

b. fluconazole is used to treat dermatophyte infections

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b. False, used to treat Systemic candidiasis Vaginal & oropharyngeal candidiasis (not resp to topical tx Cryptococcal Meningitis

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18
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Antifungal agents

c. nystatin drops are used to treat intestinal candidiasis in babies

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Antifungal agents

d. clotrimazole is contraindicated for use in recurrent vaginal candidiasis

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d. False, clotrimazole is indicated for use in recurrent vaginal candidiasis

20
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Antifungal agents

e. terbinafine is used to treat cryptococcal meningitis

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e. False, amphotericin b or fluconazole

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Topical antifungals

a. terbinafine stimulates fungal squalene epoxidase activity

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a. False, terbinafine is an allyl amine that MOA: inhibits ergosterol synth (cell membrane) by inhibiting squalene epoxidase

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Topical antifungals

b. nystatin is absorbed through the GIT

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b. False, Nystatin is not absorbed into the systemic circulation

23
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Topical antifungals

c. clotrimazole is used in the treatment of Tinea corporis

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c. True, clotrimazole is used in the treat of dermatophytes (Tinea), oral/vaginal candidiasis

24
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Topical antifungals

d. clotrimazole is used in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis

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d. True, clotrimazole is used in the treat of dermatophytes (Tinea), oral/vaginal candidiasis

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Topical antifungals

e. terbinafine is ineffective against Tinea pedis (athletes foot)

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e. False, terbinafine is first line treatment for athletes foot

26
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Antifungals

a. fluconazole inhibits cytochrome P450 enzymes

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a. True, azole antifungals inhibit p450 enzymes

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Antifungals

b. fluconazole inhibits fungal ergosterol synthesis

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b. True, azole antifungals inhibits ergosterol synth (cell membrane) by inhibiting 14 demethylase

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Antifungals

c. itraconazole is safe to use in patients with advanced liver failure

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c. False, itraconazole is hepatotoxic

29
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Antifungals

d. fluconazole is effective against aspergilosis

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d. False, use amphotericin B or voriconazole

30
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Antifungals

e. fluconazole is preferred to amphotericin B for invasive candidiasis in the first trimester of pregnancy

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e. False, fluconazole is CI in pregnancy as it is teratogenic

31
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Antifungal agents:

a. Itraconazole is used to treat candidiasis

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a. True, itraconazole is indicated for candidiasis, dermatophytes, onychomycosis and dimorphic fungal infections

32
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Antifungal agents:

b. IV amphotericin B is used to treat life threatening fungal infections

33
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Antifungal agents:

c. Fluconazole inhibits fungal DNA synthesis

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c. False, azole fungal infections MOA: Inhibits fungal P450 enzymes, inhibits ergosterol synth (cell membrane) by inhibiting 14 demethylase

34
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Antifungal agents:

d. Clotrimazole is CI for use in mucocutaneous fungal infections

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d. False, clotrimazole is indicated for the treatment of vaginal and oral candidiasis

35
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Antifungal agents:

e. Nystatin is safe to use in babies

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Antifungal agents:

a. IV amphotericin B is used to treat systemic candidiasis

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a. True, amphotericin B is indicated for Systemic Candida, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus, Histoplasma, Blastomyces, Coccidioidis

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Antifungal agents:

b. Fluconazole is used to treat dermatophyte infections

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b. False, used to treat systemic/oral/ vaginal candidiasis and cryptococcal meningitis

38
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Antifungal agents:

c. Nystatin drops are used to treat intestinal candidiasis in babies

39
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Antifungal agents:

d. Clotrimazole is CI for use in recurrent vaginal candidiasis

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d. False, indicated

40
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Antifungal agents:

e. Terbinafine is used to treat cryptococcal meningitis

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e. False, athletes foot. Treat cryptococcal meningitis with amphotericin B or fluconazole

41
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In the treatment of candidiasis:

a. Nystatin drops are used to treat oral candidiasis in babies

42
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In the treatment of candidiasis:

b. IV amphotericin B is nephrotoxic

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b. True, poes toxic

43
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In the treatment of candidiasis:

c. Fluconazole penetrates the BBB

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c. True, indicated for cryptococcal meningitis

44
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In the treatment of candidiasis:

d. Terbinafine is effective against aspergillus infections

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d. False, aspergillus is treated with voriconazole or amphotericin B or capsofungin

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