antimalarials, anthelmintics and peptides Flashcards
1
Q
two phases of protozoan parasites
A
tissue phase
erythrocytic phase; symptom appears
2
Q
_____ is a commonly prescribed drug for malaria.
A
Chloroquine
3
Q
antimalarial drug SE/AR
A
visual disturbance, retinal damage
ototoxicity
EKG change
renal and hepatic impairment
4
Q
The two groups of peptides used as antibiotics are the ______ and ______.
A
polymyxins
bacitracin
5
Q
Metronidazole is a synthetic ___ and ____ (nitroimidazole class
A
antibiotic
antiprotozoal
6
Q
Metronidazole toxic reactions include _______ such as ____ and ______
A
neurologic disturbances
seizures
peripheral neuropathies.
