Antiinfective Agents Flashcards
1
Q
Pentamidine
A
(NebuPent)
-Indicated for prevention of PJP in high-risk HIV patients
2
Q
Tobramycin
A
(TOBI)
-Indicated for management/control of chronic Pseudomonas infection in CF
3
Q
Aztreonam
A
(Cayston)
-Indicated to improve symptoms in patients with CF and Pseudomonas infection
4
Q
Antiinfective Agents
A
- Alternate TOBI and Cayston
- Use one for only a month at a time
- Always pretreat with bronchodilator
- Cayston Indicated for patients age 7+