Antibiotics review

Question 1

which antibiotic suspensions should NOT be refridgerated?

Answer 1

Clarithromycin, Azithromycin, Clindamycin

Question 2

which antibiotics should be dosed without food?

Answer 2

Penicillin, Cloxacillin, Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Doxycycline low dose, Rifampin, Fosfomycin

Question 3

which antibiotics must be with food?

Answer 3

Cefuroxime, Clarithromycin XL

Question 4

which antibiotics interact with calcium, iron or antacids?

Answer 4

Levo & Ciprofloxacin
Tetra, Mino & Doxycycline

Question 5

which antibiotics can cause sun sensitivity?

Answer 5

Levo, Mino & Ciprofloxacin
Tetra, Mino & Doxycycline

Question 6

which antibiotics can prolong QT?

Answer 6

FQ: Levo, Mino & Ciprofloxacin
Macrolides: Azith, Eryth, Clarithromycin
monitor for heart palpitations

Question 7

which antibiotics have unusual unique rare s/e?

Answer 7

FQ: Levo, Mino & Ciprofloxacin - tendonitis, vision changes
Macrolides: Azith, Eryth, Clarithromycin - taste perversion
Doxycycline; don’t lie 1-2h down after taking
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