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Antibiotics Flashcards

1
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What infections are caused by gram-positive bacteria?

A
  • UTI
  • MRSA
  • Pneumonia
  • Gonorrhea
  • C.diff
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Which infections are caused by gram-negative bacteria?

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  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pneumonia
  • Meningitis
  • Sepsis
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Examples of gram-positive bacteria?

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Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterococcus

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Examples of gram-negative bacteria?

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Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E.coli

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5
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What antibiotic can cause dark urine?

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Nitrofurantoin

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What antibiotic causes teeth discolouration in children?

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Tetracyclines

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What is the first line treatment for C.diff infection

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1) Nitrofurantoin

2) Trimethoprim

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What antibiotics should be avoided in pregnancy?

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  • Tetracyclines
  • Nitrofurantoin (close to term)
  • Trimethoprim (first trimester)
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What drug class is used as an alternative in penicillin allergy?

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Macrolides

  • Clarithromycin
  • Erythromycin
  • Azithromycin
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10
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Wha is the first line treatment for pneumonia?

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Amoxicillin

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Which organism cultured from sputum indicates treatment MUST be started?

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Group A Beta Haemolytic Streptococcus

  • Linked to 2 potentially serious complications: rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis
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What antibiotics are used in treatment of tuberculosis?

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Rifampin
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol

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What are the common side effects of the treatment for tuberculosis?

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Rifampin - red/orange urine and bodily fluids
Isoniazid - peripheral neuritis
Pyrazinamide - hyperuricaemia
Ethambutol - decreased visual acuity

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14
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What is the list line treatment for strep throat?

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Phenoxymethylpenicillin

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15
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What is the first line treatment for acne vulgaris

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Doxycycline

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16
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What is the first line treatment for gonorrhoea?

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Ceftriaxone

17
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What is the first line treatment for chlamydia?

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Azithromycin

18
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What is the MOA of trimethoprim?

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Inhibits bacterial folate synthesis

19
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What is the MOA of fluoroquinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) ?

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Inhibits DNA synthesis

20
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What is the MOA of macrolides bacteria?

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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

21
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What is the MOA of amoxicillin?

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Weaken bacterial cell walls

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