Antifungals, Anticancer and Antivirals

Question 1

What is drug of choice for candidiasis treatment?

Answer 1

Fluconazole

Question 2

Drug to treat both HIV and Hep B?

Answer 2

Lamivudine

Question 3

Post exposure prophylaxis for low risk HIV?

Answer 3

Zidovudine + Lamivudine 2x/d - 4 weeks

Question 4

Post exposure prophylaxis for high risk HIV?

Answer 4

Zidovudine + Lamivudine + Indinavir -2x/d - 4 weeks

Question 5

Antiviral drug recommended for treatment of herpes zoster in immunecompromised patients?

Answer 5

Famciclovir

Question 6

Which molecule does aciclovir compete with as a substrate for viral DNA Polymerase?

Answer 6

2-dexoyguanosine triphosphaste

Question 7

Antimicrobial for prophylaxis in adults against Influenza A?

Answer 7

Oseltamivir

Question 8

Which drug is given to HIV Pts resistant to fluconazole?

Answer 8

Itraconazole

Question 9

Most preferred antiemtic in chemotherapy pts?

Answer 9

Ondansetron

Question 10

Where is clotrimazole effective in its usage?

Answer 10

Cutaneous infections

Question 11

What is the drug of choice for treatment solely for candidiasis?

Answer 11

Nystatin/Mycostatin

Question 12

Drug of choice for life-threatening mycotic infections? (Systemic)

Answer 12

Amphotericin B