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Anti-infectives Quiz Flashcards

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1
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Dr. Okafor orders a tobramycin IV for MRS. LOPEZ. Which lab value will the pharmacist be most concerned about?
-LFT
-RBC
-SCr
-TSH

A

SCr

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Which medication is commonly used as a topical formulation to treat a bacterial skin infection?
-Linezolid
-Mupirocin
-Nitrofuratoin
-Vancomycin

A

Mupirocin

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Which drug class does sulfamethoxazole in trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole belong to?
-aminoglycosides
-beta-lactamase inhibitors
-sulfonamides

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-sulfonamides

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Ms. Chen is prescribed Metronidazole. To prevent a disulfram-like reaction, she should avoid products containing:
-alcohol
-aluminum
-dairy
-grapefruit

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alcohol

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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

A

ampicillin

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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

A

-do not take dairy, antacids, or iron preparations within 2 hours of this medication

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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

A

tendon rupture

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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

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to improve absorption into the bloodstream

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Tetracycline should be avoided in which patient population?
-children
-teenagers
-adults
-older adults

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children

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What is a common side effect of amoxicillin/clavulanate?
-constipation
-diarrhea
-dry mouth
-insomnia

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-diarrhea

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Anthony processed a prescription for Sumycin. Which drug class does Sumycin belong to?
-Aminoglycosides
-Fluoroquinolones
-Lincosamides
-Tetracyclines

A

-tetracyclines

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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

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It interacts with many medication

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13
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You’re filling an order for Keflex. Which drug class does this medication belong to?
-Cephalosporins
-Macrolides
-Penicillins
-Sulfonamides

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Cephalosporins

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Your preceptor asks you, Which drug class does nystatin belong to? What is your response?
-Allylamines
-Azoles
-Oxaboroles
-Polyenes

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Polyenes

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Which lab result will be monitored for a patient who is receiving amphotericin B?
-hCG
-LFTs
-SCr
-WBC

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SCr

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Which medication is an antifungal?
-Albendazole
-Mebendazole
-Ropinirole
-Tavaborole

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Tavaborole

17
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Which medication contains an antifungal?
-Augmentin
-Ciprodex
-Lotrisone
-Neosporin

A

Lotrisone

18
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Which antifungal is available as a vaginal cream?
-Amphotericin B
-Caspofungin
-Clotrimazole
-Itraconazole

A

clotrimazole

19
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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

A

side effects of methadone worsen when taking both meds

20
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What is a known adverse reaction when using topical antifungals?
-Abdominal pain
-Dry mouth
-Indigestion
-Redness

A

redness

21
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Mr. Jones is taking famciclovir tablets long-term. Which lab value will the pharmacist be most concerned about?
-LFT
-RBC
-SCr
-TSH

A

SCr

22
Q

Which medication is an antiviral?
-Trintellix
-Tobrex
-Valium
-Valtrex

A

Valtrex

23
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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

A

Relenza

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