Chp 86 Flashcards
1
Q
The tetracyclines suppress bacterial growth by?
A
inhibiting protein synthesis
2
Q
Tetracyclines are considered the first line of drugs for the treatment of?
A
Lymes, Anthrax, pneumonia, chlamydia
3
Q
What other drug to we use to treat lymes disease?
A
doxycycline
4
Q
Tetracyclines should not be administered with?
A
milk products, calcium supplements, iron, magnesium containing laxatives, and antiacids
5
Q
Superinfection with tetracycline produces?
A
severe diarrhea which can be life threatening
6
Q
All tetracyclines cause sensitivity to ultraviolet light; this is know as?
A
photosensitivity
7
Q
Erythromycin can prolong the QT interval which can produce ventricular dysrhythmias, which could result in?
A
sudden cardiac death**
8
Q
What is the drug of choice for VRE and MRSA?
A
Zyvox**
