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Antibiotics Flashcards

1
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What are the two divisions of antibiotics that work on DNA replication?

A

Fluoroquinolones and Metronidazole

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2
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Name two broad spectrum fluoroquinolones

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Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin

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3
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What is the mechanism of antibiotics that prevent RNA synthesis?

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RNA polymerase inhibitor

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4
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Name some RNA polymerase inhibitor drugs?

A

Rifampicin
Fidaxomicin
Anti-TB drugs

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5
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What three classes of antibiotics prevent protein synthesis?

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Macrolides
Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines

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6
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Name a macrolide antibiotic?

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Clarithromycin

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7
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Name an aminoglycoside antibiotic

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Gentamicin

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8
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Name a tetracycline antibiotic

A

Doxycycline

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9
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What classes of antibiotics work against cell wall synthesis?

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Vancomycin

B-Lactams

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10
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What are the three types of B-lactam antibiotics?

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Penicillins
Cephalosporin
Carbapenem

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11
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What are the three classes of penicillins?

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Broad
B-lactamase resistant
Extended spectrum

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12
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Name some broad spectrum penicillins

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Amoxicillin

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13
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Name a B-lactamase resistant penicillin

A

Flucloxacillin

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14
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Name an extended spectrum penicillin

A

Piperacillin

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15
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Name two 3rd generation cephaloporins

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Cefotaxime

Ceftazidime

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16
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Name two carbapenem

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Meropenem

Imipenem

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17
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Name an antibiotic that prevents folate synthesis

A

Trimethoprim
Sulphonamide
(Co-trimoxazole)

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18
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What is the treatment for pneumococcal pneumonia?

A

Amoxicillin
Benzyl penicillin
Cephalosporin

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19
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What is the treatment for staphylococcal pneumonia?

A

Flucloxacillin

Rifampicin

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20
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What is the treatment for klebsiella pneumonia?

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Cefotaxime or imipenem

21
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What is the treatment for pseudomonas pneumonia

A

Anti-pseudomonal penicillin, ceftazidime, meropenem or ciprofloxacin and aminoglycoside

22
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What is the treatment for mycoplasma pneumonia?

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Clarithromycin or doxycycline or a fluoroquinolone

23
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What is the treatment for legionella pneumonia?

A

Fluoroquinolone or clarithromycin

24
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What is the treatment for chlamydophilia psittaci?

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Doxycycline or clarithromycin

25
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What is the treatment for pneumocystis pneumonia?

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High dose co-trimoxazole or pentamidine IV

26
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What is the treatment for severe proven spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?

A

Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Then
Co-trimoxazole

27
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What is the treatment for mild proven spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?

A

Co-trimoxazole

28
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What is the treatment for non-severe C. diff?

A

Metronidazole

29
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What is the treatment for severe C. diff?

A

Vancomycin +/- Metronidazole

30
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What is the treatment for recurrent C. diff?

A

Fidaxomicin

31
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What is the treatment for Native valve indolent (subacute) endocarditis?

A

Amoxicilllin Gentamicin

32
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What is the treatment for Native valve severe sepsis (acute) endocarditis?

A

Flucloxacillin

33
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What is the treatment for Prosthetic valve MRSA endocarditis?

A

Vancomycin Rifampicin Gentamicin

34
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What is the treatment for Native valve severe sepsis and risk factors of specific resistance endocarditis?

A

Vancomycin Meropenem

35
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What is the treatment for enterococcus endocarditis?

A

Amoxicillin Vancomycin Gentamicin

36
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What is the treatment for Viridans endocarditis?

A

Penicillin Gentamicin

37
Q

What is the treatment for IV drug user endocarditis?

A

Flucloxacillin

38
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What is the treatment for Epidermidis endocarditis?

A

Vancomycin Gentamicin

39
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What is the treatment for peritonitis/biliary/intra-abdominal?

A

IV Amoxicillin Metronidazole Gentamicin
Then
PO Co-trimoxazole Metronidazole

40
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What is the 1st line treatment for an acute exacerbation of COPD?

A

Amoxicillin 500mg tds

41
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What is the 2nd line treatment for an acute exacerbation of COPD?

A

Doxycycline 200mg day one then 100mg (5 days)

42
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What is the 1st line treatment for acute cough/bronchitis?

A

Amoxicillin 500mg tds

43
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What is the 2nd line treatment for acute cough/bronchitis?

A

Doxycycline 200mg day one then 100mg after

44
Q

What is the treatment for mild/moderate CAP?

A

Amoxicillin (IV/PO 5 Days)

If penicillin allergic Doxycycline

45
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What is the treatment for severe CAP?

A

Co-amoxiclav IV + Doxycycline PO

*If penicillin allergic Levofloxacin

46
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What is the treatment for ICU/HDU CAP?

A

Co-amoxiclav IV + Clarithromycin IV
Then
Doxycycline
*If penicillin allergic Levofloxacin

47
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What is the treatment for severe HAP?

A

IV Amoxicillin+ Metronidazole + Gentamicin
Step down to PO Co-trimoxazole + Metronidazole

*If penicillin allergic IV Co-trimoxazole + Metronidazole +/- Gentamicin

48
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What is the treatment for non-severe HAP?

A

PO Amoxicillin + Metronidazole

*If penicillin allergic PO Co-trimoxazole + Metronidazole

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