antibiotic give aways Flashcards

1
Q

Phototoxicity reactions are common - patient needs to avoid direct sunlight and use high SPF sun creams if on this antibiotic.

A

Doxycycline

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2
Q

A carbapenem administered intravenously once a day.

A

Ertapenem

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3
Q

A penicillin not orally active. IV preparation used for treatment of meningitis and cellulitis

A

Benzylpenicillin

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4
Q

An antimetabolite. Used as first-line treatment for UTI.

A

Trimethoprim

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5
Q

First-line treatment for TB. Liver function tests are essential during treatment

A

Rifampicin

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6
Q

Used in patients with penicillin allergy as its spectrum of activity is similar. Withold statin during treatment with this drug

A

Clarythromicn

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7
Q

Brand name of Piperacillin & Tazobactam. Used as first-line for treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia.

A

tazocin

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8
Q

Active orally and IV against MRSA. Weekly FBC monitoring is essential during treatment

A

Linezolid

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9
Q

A carbapenem with extended spectrum of activity against pseudomonas infection

A

Meropenem

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10
Q

Use this antibiotic family with caution in epilepsy as it can reduce seizure threshold

A

quinolones

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11
Q

An oral 1st generation cephalosporin. Used for treatment of UTI

A

Cefalexin

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12
Q

A penicillin predominantly active against staphylococcus. First-line treatment for cellulitis

A

flucloxicillin

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13
Q

A glycopeptide that causes red-man syndrome if administered too quickly

A

vancomycin

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14
Q

Active against anaerobic bacteria. Patients should avoid alcohol while on this antibiotic

A

Metronidazol

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15
Q

An aminoglycoside that inhibits protein synthesis. Serum drug level monitoring is required to detect accumulation

A

Gentamycin

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16
Q

This class of antibiotic should not be used in children under 12 years old as it deposits in bone and teeth.

A

tetracyclines

17
Q

A beta-lactamase inhibitor, used in combination with amoxicillin in co-amoxiclav to extend its spectrum of activity

A

Clavulanic acid