Ciccine Doc 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of drugs that inhibit DNA/RNA synthesis
A
- fluoroquinolones
- sulfanomides
2
Q
Side effects of fluoroquinolones
A
- CNS toxicity
- photosensitivity
- tendinopathy
3
Q
Fluoroquinolone induced tendinopathy generally occurs here
A
- Achilles tendon
- RTC
softening
4
Q
What should pts on Fluoroquinolones avoid?
A
- sunlight
- intense exercise loading
5
Q
Which pts in particular need to be monitored on Fluoroquinolones?
A
- elderly
- those in renal failure
6
Q
Monitor the elderly and those in renal failure for these while on fluoroquinolones
A
pain complaints
7
Q
What should PTs be mindful of with pts on fluoroquinolones?
A
decrease load of exercise due to risk of tendinopathies
8
Q
What is a side effect of sulfanomides?
A
photosensitivity
9
Q
“other” drugs: mechanism of action
A
unknown
10
Q
“other” drugs: side effects
A
- vary
- would need to look up individually
