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Antifungal/Protozoal Flashcards

1
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Fungal infections

A

mycoses

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2
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fungal skin infections

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dermatophytes

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3
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THRUSH

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candida albicans; oral candidiasis

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4
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how can thrush happen?

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follows antibiotic therapy; antineoplastics; immunosuppressants (corticosteroids)

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5
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endings for fungal infections

A

Fungin

azole

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6
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Polyenes

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amphotericin B & nystatin

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7
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Imidazoles & triazoles

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ketoconazole, fluconazole

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8
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Premedicate with what for amphotericin B?

A

Antiemetics
Antihistamines
Antipyretics
Corticosteroids

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9
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What to monitor for IV infusion?

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I/O

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10
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Monitor for therapeutic effects:

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Easing of symptoms
improved energy levels
Normal V/S including temperature

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11
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Amphotericin B drug interactions

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Digitalis glycosides
Nephrotoxic drugs
Thiazine diuretics (severe hypokalemia)

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12
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Amphotericin B indications

A

systemic infections with broad spectrum

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13
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Caspofungin indications

A

invasive aspergillosis

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14
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fluconazole indications

A

vaginal candiadis

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15
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nystatin indications

A

oral candiasis & topical

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16
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terbinafine indications

A

onychomycosis (fungal infection of fingernail/toenail)
athletes foot (tinea pedis)
jock itch (tinea cruris)
ringworm (tinea corporis)

17
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voriconazole indications

A

invasive aspergillosis

18
Q

terbinafine (laminal) long term therapy for toenail infection & finger nail

A

10 weeks

4 weeks

19
Q

voriconazole report

A 
Bleeding
Bruising
Soft-tissue swelling
dark urine
persistent nausea/diarrhea
yellow sin/eyes
20
Q

voriconazole avoid what?

A

driving @ night

women–contraceptives

21
Q

monitor what with antifungals?

A

CBC & hematocrit for bone marrow suppression

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