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Antimicrobial classes targeting peptidoglycan cross-linking (6)

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  1. Pencillinase-sensitive penicillins
  2. Penicillanse-resistant penicillins
  3. Antipseudomonal
  4. Cephalosporins (I-V)
  5. Carbapenems
  6. Monobactams
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MOA of penicillin G, V? Cidal or Static? What other drugs have the same MOA?

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Bactericidal - D-Ala-D-Ala structural analog binds penicillin-binding proteins, blocking transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan in the cell wall (also activates autolytic enzymes)

Shared with:

  1. Ampicillin, amoxicillin, aminopenicillin
  2. Dicloxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin
  3. Piperacillin, ticarcillin
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Which penicillins are penicillinase sensitive? Resistant?

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Sensitive - penicillin G, V, amipicillin/amoxicillin/aminopenicillin

Resistant - oxacillin/nafcillin/dicloxacillin, antipseudomonals (ticarcillin, piperacillin)

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What structural feature confers penicillinase resistance?

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Bulky R group blocking access of beta-lactamase to beta-lactam ring

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Prophylactic treatment for pregnant women carrying GBS?

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Intrapartum penicillin G or ampicillin

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Prophylactic treatment for strep pharyngitis in a child with prior rheumatic fever?

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Benzathine penicillin G or oral penicillin V

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Prophylactic treatment for exposure to syphilis?

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Benzathine penicillin G

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Anti-microbial AE - direct Coombs positive hemolytic anemia?

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Penicillin G, V

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Mechanism of resistance - penicillin G, V? Others with this mechanism?

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Bacterial penicillinase (type of beta-lactamase) cleaves the beta-lactam ring

+ ampicillin/amoxicillin/aminopenicillin, piperacillin/ticarcillin

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Possible AE common to all penicillins?

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Hypersensitivity reactions

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Anti-microbial AE - pseudomembranous colitis?

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Ampicillin/amoxicillin/aminopenicillin

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Prophylactic treatment for patients at high risk for endocarditis and undergoing surgical or dental procedures?

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Amoxicillin

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Mechanism of resistance - dicloxacillin/nafcillin/oxacillin?

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Altered penicillin-binding protein target site (MRSA)

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Anti-microbial AE - interstitial nephritis?

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Dicloxacillin/nafcillin/ oxacillin

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List the 4 beta-lactamase inhibitors. What is their MOA/function?

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Clavulanic acid
Avibactam
Sulfbactam
Tazobactam

Inhibit beta-lactamase (like penicillinase), given with penicillins to protect from destruction by beta-lactamase

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MOA - cephalosporins?

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Inhibit cell wall synthesis; less susceptible to penicillinases

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Antimicrobial AE - vitamin K deficiency

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Cephalosporins

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This class of anti-microbials increases the nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides

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Cephalosporins

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Mechanism of resistance - cephalosporins?

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Structural change in penicillin-binding proteins via transpeptidases

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True or false - cephalosporins can be given to penicillin-allergic patients.

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True - they have a low rate of cross-reactivity

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Prophylaxis given before surgery to prevent S. aureus wound infections?

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Cefazolin (1st Gen)

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Which generation of cephalosporins is used to treat serious gram negative infections resistant to other beta-lactams?

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Third generation (ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, cefpodoxime, ceftazidime)

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Prophylaxis for those exposed to gonorrhea and meningoccocal infection?

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Ceftriaxone

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List the first generation cephalosporins.

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Cefazolin

Cephalexin

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List the second generation cephalosporins.

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Ceaclor
Cefoxitin
Cefuroxime

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List the third generation cephalosporins.

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Ceftriaxone
Cefotaxime
Cefpodoxime
Ceftazidime

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List the four generation cephalosporins.

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Cefepime

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List the five generation cephalosporins.

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Ceftaroline

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List the 4 carbapenems.

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Imipenem
Meropenem
Ertapenem
Doripenem

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Imipenem (a carbapenem) must always be coadministered with this medication - why?

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Cilastatin, an inhibitor of renal dehydropeptidase I - this decreases inactivation of the drug in renal tubules; meropenem is stable to dehydropeptidase

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Antimicrobial AE - seizures?

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Carbapenems (meropenem has a decreased risk)

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MOA - aztreonam (a monobactam)?

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Prevents peptidoglycan cross-linking by BINDING TO PENICILLIN-BINDING PROTEIN 3

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Who is the ideal patient to be treated with aztreonam? Explain.

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Patients with renal insufficiency who cannot tolerate aminoglycosides and patients who are allergic to penicillin (no cross-reactivity)

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Which two antimicrobials are synergistic?

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Aminoglycosides and beta-lactams (especially aztreonam)

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Which two antimicrobials inhibit cell wall synthesis via a different mechanism than most in this category? What is their MOA?

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Vancomycin and Bacitractin (glycopeptides) - inhibits cell wall peptidoglycan formation by binding the D-Ala-D-Ala portion of cell wall precursor

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Explain the unique Cidal and Static MOA of Vancomycin.

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Bactericidal against everything except C. difficile (Static)

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Although it is well-tolerated in general, Vancomycin can have significant side effects - what are they and how might they be prevented?

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Ototoxicity and Nephrotoxicity
Thrombophlebitis
Red man syndrome (diffuse flushing); preventable with anti-histamines and slow infusion rate

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Mechanism of resistance to Vancomycin?

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Bacterial amino acid modification of D-Ala-D-Ala to D-Ala-D-Lac

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What are the categories of anti-microbial protein synthesis inhibitors, and which part of the ribosome do they inhibit?

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30S inhibitors:
Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines

50S inhibitors:
Chloramphenicol, Clindamycin
Erythromycin (macrolides)
Linezolid (variable)

“Buy AT 30, CCEL (sell) at 50.”

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Which 30S inhibitor is static? Which is cidal?

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AG - cidal

Tetracylines - static

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List the 5 aminoglycosides.

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Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin

“Mean (aminoglycoside) GNATS

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Compare the details of the MOA of AG and tetracylines.

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AG - cidal, irreversible inhibition of initiation complex formation

TC - static, prevent attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA

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Why are AG ineffective against anaerobes?

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AG require oxygen for uptake

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Mechanism of resistance of AG?

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Bacterial transferase enzymes inactivate the drug by acetylation, phosphorylation, or adenlyation

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What are the major AE of aminoglycosides?

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Nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity (especially with loop diuretics), neurmuscular blockade, teratogen

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What is a particular indication of neomycin?

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Bowel surgery

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Mechanism of resistance - tetracylines?

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Decreased uptake or increased efflux out of bacterial cells by plasmid-encoded transport pumps

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Contraindication of tetracyclines?

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Milk, antacids, or iron-containing preparations - divalent cations inhibit the drugs’ absorption in the gut

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Which generation of cephalosporins can cross the BBB?

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3rd generation

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Which tetracycline should be used in patients with renal failure and why?

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Doxycycline - fecally eliminated

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MOA - chloramphenicol?

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Blocks peptidyltranferase

52
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Unique AE - chloramphenicol?

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Dose DEPENDENT anemia, dose INDEPENDENT aplastic anemia

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Mechanism of resistance to chloramphenicol?

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Inactivation of the drug via a plasmid-encoded acetyltransferase

54
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Which anti-microbial has limited use due to toxicity, but is still often used in developing countries due to its low cost?

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Chloramphenicol

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MOA - clindamycin? Which other class has a similar MOA?

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Inhibits peptide transfer (translocation); macrolides

56
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List the 3 macrolides. What is their MOA?

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Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin

Inhibits translocation (binds to the 23S rRNA of the 50S subunit)

57
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Mechanism of resistance - macrolides

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Methylation of 23S rRNA-binding site prevents binding of the dru

58
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List the serious AE of macrolides.

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GI motility issues, arrhythmia, acute cholestatic hepatitis, teratogen

CYP450 inhibitor

59
Q

Prophylaxis of gonococcal conjunctivitis in newborns?

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Erythromycin ointment on the eyes

60
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MOA - linezolid?

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Prevents FORMATION of the initiation complex by binding 50S

61
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Mechanism of resistance - linezolid?

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Point mutation of rRNA

62
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Specific indication of Fidaxomicin?

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Repeat infections with C. difficile

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MOA - Fidaxomicin?

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Inhibits sigma subunit of RNA polymerase -> protein synthesis impairment and cell death

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List the sulfonamides. What is their MOA?

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Sulfamethoxazole (SMX)
Sulfisoxazole
Sulfadiazine

MOA - inhibits dihydropteroate synthase (inhibits folic acid synthesis)

65
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Mechanism of resistance to sulfonamides?

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Altered enzyme, decreased uptake, increased PABA synthesis

66
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Specific indication - dapsone?

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Leprosy (both types)

P. jirovecii prophylaxis

67
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MOA - trimethoprim?

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Inhibits bacterial DHFR (inhibits folic acid synthesis)

68
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Specific indications - TMP-SMX?

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UTIs, Shigella, Salmonella, P. jirovecii, pneumonia

69
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Prophylactic uses of TMP-SMX?

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Pneumonia, toxoplasmosis, recurrent UTIs

70
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List the fluoroquinolones.

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Ciprofloxacin
Levofloxacin
(Etc - all end in oxacin)

71
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MOA - fluoroquinolones

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Inhibition of prokaryotic DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV)

72
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Mechanism of resistance against FQs?

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Mutation in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps

73
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Prophylaxis for exposure to meningococcal infection?

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Fluoroquinolones

74
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MOA - daptomycin

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Creates transmembrane channels in GP cocci, disrupting the cell membrane

75
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MOA - metronidazole

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Forms toxic free radical metabolites in the bacterial cell that damage DNA

76
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MOA - rifampin/rifabutin

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Inhibits mRNA synthesis via inhibition of the DNA-dependent RNA polymerase

77
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AE - orange body fluids?

78
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Why is rifabutin favored over rifampin in patients with HIV infection?

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Less CYP450 stimulation

79
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What are the prophylactic uses of rifampin?

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Meningococcal; contacts of children with H. influenzae type B

80
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MOA - isoniazid? What is required to convert isoniazid to an active metabolite?

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Inhibit mycolic acid synthesis; bacterial catalase-peroxidase (encoded by KatG)

81
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What vitamin must be given with Isoniazid? Why?

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B6 - it can cause deficiency, leading to peripheral neuropathy, sideroblastic anemia, and pellagra

82
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MOA - pyrazinamide?

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Unknown; prodrug converted to active compound, works best at acidic pH

83
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MOA - ethambutol?

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Decreases carbohydrate polymerization of mycobacterium cell wall by blocking arabinosyltransferase

84
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Unique AE - ethambutol?

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Optic neuropathy (red-green color blindness)

85
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What two anti-fungal medications target cell membrane integrity? What is the specific MOA?

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Amphotericin B and Nystatin; bind ergosterol (unique to fungi), form pores that allow electrolyte leakage

86
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Why must potassium and magnesium be supplemented with amphotericin B treatment?

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Altered renal tubule permeability

87
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MOA - flucytosine?

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Inhibits DNA and RNA biosyntheis by conversion to 5-FU by cytosine deaminase

88
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MOA - “azoles”?

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Inhibit ergosterol (funal sterol) synthesis by inhibiting the CYP450 enzyme that converts lanosterol to ergosterol

89
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MOA - terbinafine?

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Inhibits lanosterol synthesis by inhibiting squalene epoxidase

90
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List the echinocandins - what is their MOA?

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Anidulafungin, Caspofungin, Micafungin (“fungin”) - inhibit cell wall synthesis via inhibition of beta-glucan synthesis

91
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MOA - griseofulvin?

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Interferes with microtubule function, disrupts mitosis

92
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Which anti-protozoan is used to treat toxoplasmosis?

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Pyrimethamine

93
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Which anti-protozoan is used to treat T. cruzi?

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Nifurtimox

94
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Which anti-protozoan is used to treat leishmaniasis?

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Sodium stibogluconate

95
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List the 3 drugs used to treat mites and lice. What are their MOAs?

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  1. Permethrin - neuronal membrane depolarization via sodium channels
  2. Malathion - acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
  3. Lindane - blocks GABA channels
96
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MOA - chloroquine?

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Blocks detoxification of heme into hemozoin; this causes accumulation of heme, which is toxic to plasmodia

97
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Common AE of chloroquine?

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Pruritis (also retinopathy)

98
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MOA - mebendazole?

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Microtubule inhibitor

99
Q

List the drugs used to treat helminths.

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Mebendazole
Pyrantel pamoate
Ivermectin
Diethylcarbamazine
Praziquantel
100
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MOA and indication of Oseltamivir/Zanamivir

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Influenza A and B

Inhibits NA, which decreases progeny release

101
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Compare the MOA of acyclovir/famciclovir with ganciclovir. Which is more toxic?

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Both are anti-virals that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis as guanosine analogs. Both preferentially inhibit viral DNA polymerase.

A/F - monophosphorylated by thymidine kinase; triphosphate formed by cellular enzymes

G - monophosphorylated by viral kinase; triphosphate formed by cellular kinase

G is more toxic.

102
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MOA - foscarnet?

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Inhibits viral DNA/RNA polymerase, HIV reverse transcriptase by binding to the pyrophosphate-binding site of the polymerase

103
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Which anti-virals do not require any kinase activation?

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Foscarnet, Cidofovir

104
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MOA - cidofovir?

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Inhibits viral DNA polymerase (preferential)

105
Q

List the methods used to disinfect and sterilize.

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  1. Autoclave
  2. Alcohols
  3. Chlorhexidine
  4. Hydrogen peroxide
  5. Iodine and iodophors
106
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Which disinfecting/sterilizing methods are sporicidal?

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Hydrogen peroxide (maybe autoclave and iodine/idophors)

107
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What is autoclave?

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Pressured steam at >120 C

108
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Which disinfecting/sterilizing methods denature proteins and disrupt cell membranes?

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Alcohols and Chlorhexidine

109
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Which disinfecting/sterilizing methods utilize free radical oxidation?

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Hydrogen peroxide

110
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What is the MOA of iodine and iodophors?

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Halogenation of DNA, RNA, proteins

111
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List the 7 NRTIs.

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Abacavir (AbC)
Didanosine (ddl)
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Lamivudine (3TC)
Stavudine (d4T)
Tenofovir (TDF)
Zidovudine (ZDV)
112
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NRTIs - MOA?

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Competitively inhibit nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase and terminate the DNA chain (lacks a 3’ OH)

113
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Which NRTI inhibits nucleoTide binding?

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Tenofovir (all others - nucleosides)

114
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Of the NRTIs and NNRTIs, which need to be phosphorylated to be active?

115
Q

Lis the 3 NNRTIs.

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Delavirdine
Efavirenz
Nevirapine

116
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NNRTIs - MOA?

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Bind to reverse transcriptase; site is different from NRTIs

117
Q

Major contraindication to Abacavir use?

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Patients with HLA-B*5701 (increased risk of hyeprsensitivity)

118
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Which NRTI can be used for general prophylaxis and during pregnancy to decrease risk of transmission?

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Zidovudine

119
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List the 7 protease inhibitors.

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Atazanavir
Darunavir
Fosamprenavir
Indinavir
Lopinavir
Ritonavir
Saquinavir

All have “NAVIR”

120
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MOA - protease inhibitors

A

Inhibits HIV-1 protease, which normally cleaves the polypeptide products into their functional parts; prevents maturation

121
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Which protease inhibitor is used to boost other drug concentrations by inhibiting CYP450?

122
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List the 3 integrase inhibitors.

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Raltegravir
Elvitegravir
Dolutegravir

123
Q

List the 2 fusion inhibitors; compare their MOA.

A

Enfuvirtide - binds gp41, inhibits viral entry

Maraviroc - binds CCR5 on T cells/monocytes, inhibits interactions with gp120

124
Q

What are the main AE of interferons?

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Flu-like symptoms, depression, neutropenia, myopathy

125
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MOA - ribavirin?

A

Inhibits synthesis of guanine nucleotides by competitively inhibiting inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase

126
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MOA - sofosbuvir?

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Inhibits HCV RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (acts as a chain termpinator)

127
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MOA - simeprevir?

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HCV protease inhibitor; prevents viral replication

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