Anti-infectives Quiz Flashcards
quiz questions
Dr. Okafor orders a tobramycin IV for MRS. LOPEZ. Which lab value will the pharmacist be most concerned about?
-LFT
-RBC
-SCr
-TSH
SCr
Which medication is commonly used as a topical formulation to treat a bacterial skin infection?
-Linezolid
-Mupirocin
-Nitrofuratoin
-Vancomycin
Mupirocin
Which drug class does sulfamethoxazole in trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole belong to?
-aminoglycosides
-beta-lactamase inhibitors
-sulfonamides
-sulfonamides
Ms. Chen is prescribed Metronidazole. To prevent a disulfram-like reaction, she should avoid products containing:
-alcohol
-aluminum
-dairy
-grapefruit
alcohol
Your pharmacist is quizzing you on dosage forms and asks you which penicillin antibiotic is available in a parenteral dosage form? What do you tell her?
-Amoxicillin
-Amoxicillin/calvulanate
-ampicillin
-penicillin v
ampicillin
Which auxillary label shoul dbe applied to an Rx for Cipro?
-May cause drowsiness or diziness
-May cause discoloration of urine or feces
-do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication
-do not take dairy, antacids, or iron preparations within 2 hours of this medication
-do not take dairy, antacids, or iron preparations within 2 hours of this medication
Your pharmacist is quizzing you on adverse reactions of medications and asks you which adverse reaction is associated with Levaquin?
-breathing problems
-renal failure
-tendon rupture
-tooth discoloration
tendon rupture
Why would a patient need to take their antibiotic with food?
-to metabolize the med faster
-to improve elimination from the body
-to improve absorption into the bloodstream
-to ensure the med is distributed evenly throughout the body
to improve absorption into the bloodstream
Tetracycline should be avoided in which patient population?
-children
-teenagers
-adults
-older adults
children
What is a common side effect of amoxicillin/clavulanate?
-constipation
-diarrhea
-dry mouth
-insomnia
-diarrhea
Anthony processed a prescription for Sumycin. Which drug class does Sumycin belong to?
-Aminoglycosides
-Fluoroquinolones
-Lincosamides
-Tetracyclines
-tetracyclines
What is a common concern when taking Biaxin?
-It leads to dialysis
-It causes hypothyroidism
-It interacts with many medications
-It should be avoided in patients withh emphysema
It interacts with many medication
You’re filling an order for Keflex. Which drug class does this medication belong to?
-Cephalosporins
-Macrolides
-Penicillins
-Sulfonamides
Cephalosporins
Your preceptor asks you, Which drug class does nystatin belong to? What is your response?
-Allylamines
-Azoles
-Oxaboroles
-Polyenes
Polyenes
Which lab result will be monitored for a patient who is receiving amphotericin B?
-hCG
-LFTs
-SCr
-WBC
SCr
Which medication is an antifungal?
-Albendazole
-Mebendazole
-Ropinirole
-Tavaborole
Tavaborole
Which medication contains an antifungal?
-Augmentin
-Ciprodex
-Lotrisone
-Neosporin
Lotrisone
Which antifungal is available as a vaginal cream?
-Amphotericin B
-Caspofungin
-Clotrimazole
-Itraconazole
clotrimazole
What is a concern for patients who are taking methadone and are prescribed itraconazole?
-Magnesium levels must be closely monitored
-Both meds must be separated from dairy products
-Methadone should be stopped for at least four weeks
-Side effects of methadone worsen when taking both meds
side effects of methadone worsen when taking both meds
What is a known adverse reaction when using topical antifungals?
-Abdominal pain
-Dry mouth
-Indigestion
-Redness
redness
Mr. Jones is taking famciclovir tablets long-term. Which lab value will the pharmacist be most concerned about?
-LFT
-RBC
-SCr
-TSH
SCr
Which medication is an antiviral?
-Trintellix
-Tobrex
-Valium
-Valtrex
Valtrex
Your pharmacist is quizzing you on dosage forms and asks you which antiviral is available as an inhalation powder. You should answer by saying:
-Relenze
-Valcyte
-Veklury
-Zovirax
Relenza