Antibiotics Flashcards by Caitlyn Gallagher | Brainscape

Q

what is an example of an aminoglycoside?

A

gentamicin

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what are side effects of gentamicin?

A

nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity

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What neuro condition is gentamicin contraindicated in

A

myasthenia gravis

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what are examples of cephalosporins?

A

cefuroxime, ceftriaxone

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what is an example of a quinolone?

A

ciprofloxacin

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what is a side effect of quinolones?

A

lower seizure threshold

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what is a contraindication for quinolones?

A

G6PD

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what are examples of macrolides

A

erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin

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what is a key side effects of macrolides

A

prolongs QT

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what drug should you not use macrolides with?

A

statins due to risk of rhabdo

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Q

what is an example of a glycopeptide?

A

vancomycin

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what is a side effect of vancomycin?

A

red man syndrome on rapid infusion of vanc

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what is a side effect of metronidazole?

A

increases the anticoagulant effect of warfarin

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what drug should you not use metronidazole with?

A

alcohol

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what is a side effect of trimethoprim?

A

photosensitivity

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