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Antibiotics COPY Flashcards

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What antibiotics are suitable in pregnancy?

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Penicillins and Cephalosporins

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What are the indications for aminoglycosides?

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Used for serious infections
CNS infections e.g meningitis
TB (streptomycin)
Pyelonephritis, pneumonia, endocarditis

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What is the therapeutic range for gentamicin?

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5-10mg/L

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Which aminoglycoside is given orally? and why?

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Neomycin- too toxic for IV use

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What are the side effects of aminoglycosides? (3)

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1) Nephrotoxicity
2) Ototoxicity
3) Peripheral neuropathy

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Aminoglycosides shouldn’t be used in…? (2)

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1) Myasthenia gravis (impairs neuromuscular transmission)

2) Pregnancy (ear damage)

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Aminoglycosides interact with what drugs?

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1) Loop diuretics and Vancomycin (ototoxicity)

2) Cisplatin, Ciclosporin and vancomycin (nephrotoxicity)

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IV treatment with aminoglycosides should not exceed how many days?

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7 days

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Monitoring requirements for aminoglycosides? (3)

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1) Plasma concentration (18-24 hours after dose)
2) Renal function (especially during periods of dehydration)
3) Auditory and vestibular function

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Common bacteria in meningitis? (3)

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1) Neisseria meningitidis
2) Streptococcus pneumoniae
3) Haemophilius influenza

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Antibiotics used in meningitis?

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Benzylpenicillin, cefotaxime, chloramphenicol

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Name 8 cephalosporins?

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1) Cefalexin
2) Cetrotide
3) Cefaclor
4) Cefuroxime
5) Cefixime
6) Ceftriaxone
7) Ceftaroline
8) Fosamil

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Are cephalosporins broad spectrum?

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Yes

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Indications for cephalosporins?

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2nd or 3rd line treatment for UTI and RTI
IV for severe resistant organisms
Pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhoea

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Side effects of cephalosporins? (2)

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1) GI effects

2) Penicillin hypersensitivity (avoid in known allergy)

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Do IV cephalosporins require approval by a microbiologist?

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YES and are now mainly restricted to antibiotic associated colitis

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Does warfarin interact with cephalosporins? if so, how?

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YES, cephalosporins kill the gut flora responsible for synthesizing vitamin K this results in a reduction in the production of vitamin K dependent blood clotting factors-results in increased anticoagulant effect of warfarin.

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What is the first line antibiotic group for MRSA?

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Glycopeptides e.g vancomycin, Teicloplanin etc

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What indications are glycopeptides generally used for?

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MRSA
C.diff
endocarditis
surgical prophylaxis (MRSA risk)

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What are the main side effects of glycopeptides? (5)

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1) Nephrotoxicity
2) Blood disorders
3) Ototoxicity
4) ‘Red man syndrome’
5) Thrombophlebitis (IV)

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When would you avoid using glycopeptides?

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elderly, history of deafness, renal impairment, pregnancy (ear damage)

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What are the monitoring requirements for glycopeptides? (5)

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1) FBC
2) WCC
3) Hepatic and renal function
4) Urinalysis
5) Auditory function in elderly

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What drugs do glycopeptides interact with?

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Ciclosporin, cisplatin, aminoglycosides, loop diuretics

Suxamethonium- (Increases vancomycin conc)

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What are the indications for clindamycin (lincosamide)? (3)

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1) Staphylococcal joint and bone infections
2) Intra abdominal sepsis
3) Cellulitis and skin and soft tissue infections (effective against penicillin resistant streptococci)

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Important side effects of clindamycin? (4)

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1) Antibiotic associated colitis-REPORT diarrhoea
2) Esophageal disorders
3) Jaundice
4) SJS, rash

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In what patient groups is clindamycin CI?

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Existing diarrhoea

Caution in middle aged/ elderly women after an operation

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What are the indications for macrolides?

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Respiratory infections (in addition to penicillin), Lyme disease, severe pneumonia (added to penicillin), skin and soft tissue infections (alternative to penicillin)

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Important side effects of macrolides? (4)

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1) Antibiotic associated colitis
2) QT prolongation
3) Ototoxicity
4) Cholestatic jaundice

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Why would you avoid using macrolides in myasthenia gravis?

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Macrolides cause electrolyte abnormalities which can aggravate myasthenia gravis

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Main CI for macrolides?

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1) Hepatic impairment (cholestatic jaundice)

2) Arrhythmia (QT prolongation)

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What drugs interact with macrolides?

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1) CYP450 substrates

2) Drugs that prolong QT interval

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What are the main indications of metronidazole? and appropriate doses? (3)

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1) Antibiotic associated colitis (400mg TD 5 days)
2) Oral infections (200mg TD 3 days for gingivitis)
3) Gynecological infections e.g trichomonas vaginal infection

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Main side effects associated with metronidazole? (3)

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1) Neurological effects e.g peripheral and optic neuropathy
2) Mouth-Taste disturbance, furred tongue and mucositis
3) Hearing loss

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34
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Is metronidazole a CYP450 inhibitor?

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NO, it is a substrate of CYP450

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What happens if you drink alcohol while taking metronidazole?

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‘di-sulfram like’ reaction will occur. Metronidazole inhibits the clearing of acetylaldehyde (intermediary metabolite)- this causes flushing, headache, tachycardia

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How long after stopping metronidazole should you avoid alcohol?

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2 days

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What drugs does metronidazole interact with? (4)

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1) CYP450 inhibitors
2) CYP450 inducers
3) CYP450 substrates
4) Lithium (reduces clearance of lithium resulting in toxicity)

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What effect will ketoconazole have on metronidazole?

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Ketoconazole is a CYP450 inhibitor, metronidazole is a substrate of CYP450 therefore ketoconazole will reduce the metabolism of metronidazole. Metronidazole is a pro-drug so this will reduce the efficacy of metronidazole.

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What duration of treatment with metronidazole requires FBC and hepatic monitoring?

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10 days

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Are penicillins broad spectrum?

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Yes

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What are the main indications for penicillins? (7)

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1) Tonsillitis (streptococcal)
2) Otitis media
3) Cellulitis
4) RTI
5) Meningitis
6) Tetanus (C.diff)
7) Skin and soft tissue infections

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Main side effects of penicillin’s? (2)

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1) Penicillin allergy

2) CNS toxicity (convulsions, coma)-do not give intrathecal injection

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Main drug interaction of penicillin’s?

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Methotrexate- reduced renal excretion and increased toxicity

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What are the main indications for co-amoxiclav? (3)

Main side effect of co-amoxiclav?

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1) Pneumonia
2) UTI (250-500mg 8hrly)
3) H.pylori (combo therapy)

Same as penicillin’s + Cholestatic jaundice (no more than 14 days treatment)

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What are the main indications for flucloxacillin? (3)

Main side effect of flucloxacillin?

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1) Skin and soft tissue infections e.g cellulitis
2) Osteomyelitis/septic arthritis
3) Endocarditis

Same as penicillin’s +Cholestatic jaundice

46
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Name two diaminopyrimidine antibiotics

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1) Trimethoprim

2) Co-trimoxazole

47
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How do diaminopyrimidines work?

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Bacteriostatic-inhibit folate synthesis

48
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Main indications of diaminopyrimidines?

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Uncomplicated UTI (200mg 12 hourly)
RTI, pneumocystis pneumonia (co-trimoxazole)
49
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What are the main side effects associated with diaminopyrimidines? (2)

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1) Blood disorders (look out for bruising, bleeding, ulcers etc)
2) SJS

50
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What are the main CI for diaminopyrimidines? (2)

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1) Pregnancy (Teratogenic-especially in first trimester)

2) Caution in folate deficiency

51
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Drugs that interact with diaminopyrimidines?

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K+ elevating drugs e.g ACE inhibitors, ARB’s
Folate antagonists e.g methotrexate
Phenytoin, warfarin (reduced clearance)

52
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Name five Quinolone antibiotics?

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1) Ciproflaxacin
2) Monoflaxacin
3) Levofloxacin
4) Ofloxacin
5) Norfloxacin

53
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Why are quinolones typically 2nd and 3rd line drugs?

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Rapid resistance developing

54
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Main indications that quinolones are used for? (4)

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1) UTI
2) severe GI infections including travelers diarrhoea
3) LRTI
4) Gonorrhoea

55
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What are the main side effects associated with quinolones? (5)

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1) C. diff
2) Neurological-seizures and hallucinations
3) Inflammation and rupture of tendons-STOP
4) Prolong QT interval-arrhythmia
5) Photosensitivity

56
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What is an important side effect of monoflaxacin?

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Life threatening hepatotoxicity

57
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In what conditions should quinolones be use with caution?

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1) Epilepsy
2) GPD6 deficiency
3) Joint disorders e.g myasthenia gravis
4) Children and adolescents (disease of joints)

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What drugs do quinolones interact with?

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1) Calcium and antacids (reduce absorption)
2) Theophylline (quinolones inhibit CYP450)
3) NSAIDS
4) Prednisolone (tendon rupture)
5) QT prolonging drugs e.g amiodarone, antipsychotics etc

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What is the last resort antibiotic for MRSA?

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Linezolid (vancomycin resistant cocci)

60
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What types of infections is Linezolid used for?

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Complicated skin and soft tissue infections and pneumonia

61
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What type of drug is linezolid (HINT-psychiatric effects)

62
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What are the main side effects associated with Linezolid?

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1) Bipolar and confusional states
2) History of seizures
3) Uncontrolled hypertension
4) Elderly (increased risk of eosinophilia)

63
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What foods should be avoided while taking linezolid?

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Tyramine rich foods

64
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What monitoring is required for Linezolid if the treatment exceeds 14 days?

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FBC monitoring unless patient has existing myelosuppression, taking blood drugs and renal impairment (check for eosinophilia)

65
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What monitoring is required for Linezolid if treatment exceeds 28 days?

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Check for optic neuropathy

66
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What drugs does Linezolid interact with and why?

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SSRIs, triptans, tricylic antidepressants, sympathomimetics, buspirone, opioids, pethidine, antipsychotics (MAOI inhibitor)

67
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Which TWO drugs cause peripheral neuropathy?

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Metronidazole and nitrofurantoin

68
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What type of infection is nitrofurantoin used for and what are the typical doses?

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1st line for UTI (100mcg m/r BD for 3 days) and as prophylaxis for UTI (50-100mg nightly for max 6 months)

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What are the main side effects associated with nitrofurantoin? (4)

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1) Dark yellow/ brown urine
2) Pulmonary reactions
3) Peripheral neuropathy
4) Hepatitis

70
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In what patient groups would nitrofurantoin be an inappropriate choice? (2)

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1) Pregnancy

2) CI in renal impairment

71
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What are the TWO monitoring requirements for LT nitrofurantoin use?

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Hepatic and pulmonary function

72
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In what patient groups would a specimen and culture be collected before treatment for UTI?

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Men, pregnant women, children <3, Upper UTI, resistant organism suspected e.g Klebsiella suspected

73
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What are the treatment options for an uncomplicated UTI in a child >3mo?

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Trimethoprim, Nitrofurantoin, Cefalexin, amoxicillin

74
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What are the treatment options for an uncomplicated UTI in a child <3mo?

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IV ampicillin with gentamicin or cefotaxime in hospital, then oral treatment

75
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What are the antibiotic treatment options for recurrent UTI’s in children?

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Trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin

76
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Name FIVE tetracyclines?

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Tetracyline, doxycycline, minocycline, lymecyline, oxytetracyline

77
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What are the main indications for tetracylines? (4)

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1) Chlamydia and PID
2) Acne
3) LRTI (including COPD)
4) Malaria, lyme disease, rickettsia

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Main side effects associated with tetracylines? (5)

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1) Photosensitivity
2) Esophageal irritation
3) Hepatotoxicity
4) benign intracranial pressure- headache and visual disturbances-STOP
5) Discoloration of tooth enamel

79
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In what patient groups would you want to avoid tetracylines?

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1) Children <12 (binds to teeth)

2) Pregnancy and breastfeeding

80
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Name TWO conditions that require prolonged courses of antibiotics?

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TB and osteomyelitis

81
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Antibiotic used to prevent pneumococcal infection in sickle cell disease?

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Phenoxymethylpenicillin, if CI then erythromycin

82
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Antibiotic used as prevention for early onset neonatal infection?

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Benzylpenicillin (IV)

83
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Name FOUR beta lactam antibiotics?

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1) Penicillins
2) Cephalosporins
3) Carbapenems
4) Monobactams

84
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What is the main use for fusidic acid?

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narrow spectrum for staph infections, topically on the skin or eye or IV/oral for osteomyelitis and endocarditis

85
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What is the first line treatment for C.diff?

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Metronidazole

or vancomycin or fidoxamicin

86
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What can a tobramycin dry powder inhaler be used for?

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Pseudomonas lung infection in CF

87
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Name TWO carbapenems?

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Imipenem and Meropenem

88
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Name TWO cephalosporins that can be used for CNS infections?

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1) Cefotaxime

2) Ceftriaxone

89
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Which cephalosporin has good activity against haemophillus influenza?

90
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Which cephalosporin should be used in history of hypercalciuria (history of renal stones)?

A

Ceftriaxone

91
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What is the maximum duration of treatment for fusidic acid?

92
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What are the specific monitoring requirements for minocycline if the treatment is longer than 6 months?

A

Monitor every 3 months for hepatotoxicity, pigmentation of the skin and systemic lupus erythromtosus

93
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Name TWO antimycobacterials?

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Clofazimine and Dapsone (both used for leprosy)

94
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Name the FOUR antibiotic groups that can be used in lyme disease?

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1) Macrolides
2) Amoxicillin
3) Macrolides

95
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Name SEVEN bacteria that can cause UTI?

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1) E coli
2) Staph saprophyticus
3) Proteus
4) Klebsiella
5) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
6) Staph epidermidus
7) Enterococcus Faecalis

96
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What is the antibacterial prophylaxis and treatment of choice for animal bites?

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Co-amoxiclav (if penicillin allergic- doxycyline + metronidazole for up to 5 days) and give the tetanus jab

97
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What is the treatment for a >50 year old with meningitis?

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Cefotaxime or ceftriaxone
AND Amoxicillin or Ampicillin
Consider adding vancomycin (10 days)

98
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How long is the initial phase of TB treatment?

99
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How long is the second phase of TB treatment?

100
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What drugs are used in the initial phase of treatment for TB?

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Isonazid (300mg OD)
Rifampicin (<50kg=450mg OD, >50kg=600mg OD)
Pyrazinamide (<50kg=1.5g, >50kg=2g OD)
Ethambutol (15mg/kg OD)

101
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What drugs are used in the second phase of treatment for TB?

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Isonazid (300mg OD)

Rifampicin (same as initial)

102
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Which TB drugs cause liver toxicity?

A

Isonazid
Rifampacin
Pyrazinamide

103
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Which TB drugs cause peripheral neuropathy?

104
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Which TB drugs cause occular toxicity?

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Ethambutol

105
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What are the monitoring requirements for TB treatment?

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Plasma levels e.g ethambutol
Urinalysis
Visual acuity testing
Blood counts
Liver and hepatic function
Auditory function in the elderly
106
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What is the duration of treatment for extrapulmonary TB?

107
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What is a specific CI of pyrazinamide?

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Acute attack of gout

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