antibiotics 2

Question 1

Increases tendon rupture if older than 60, if. taking corticosteroids, and patients with organ transplants

Answer 1

fluoroquinolone (Levaquin)

Question 2

Combination increases INR an average of 1.76 times

Answer 2

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)

sulfonamide

Question 3

More drugs that increase INR

Answer 3

Erythromycin, fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, metronidazole

Question 4

Associated with hyperkalemia

Answer 4

Trimethoprim-sulfamethazole (Bactrim)

Question 5

Do not use with Metals

Answer 5

tetracycline

Question 6

Best choice for treatment of UTI in pregnancy (if penicillins and cephalosporins are not able to be used)

Answer 6

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) -

Check for G6PD deficiency first

Question 7

Try to avoid in first and third trimesters of pregnancy

Answer 7

Sulfonamide (Bactrim)

Question 8

Use to treat symptomatic BV during pregnancy during any trimester

Answer 8

oral metronidazole

Question 9

be cautious about disulfiram reaction-

Abstain from alcohol during treatment and for 24-48 hours before and after

Answer 9

metronidazole

Question 10

Name the two approved influenza antivirals

Answer 10

1. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

2. Zanamivir (Relenza)

Question 11

How to tamiflu and relenza work

Answer 11

Block neuroamindase to prevent replication

Question 12

Interferes with viral RNA transcription

Answer 12

Baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza)

Question 13

High risk individuals for flu

Answer 13

Age less than 2 or older than 65, people with chronic conditions, pregnant or postpartum women, children less than 19, long-term aspirin therapy, immunosuppressed