Drug Cards Pt.2

Question 1

B: Zithromax; G: azithromycin; P/S: -mycin; C: Macrolide Antibiotic; U: Bacterial Infections

Answer 1

A: semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic used for treating: otitis media (middle ear infection), tonsillitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis caused by susceptible bacteria; CI: hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide drugs, history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction; R: Parenteral (IV), Oral; SE: Flatulence, Gastritis, Headache, Bronchospasms; D: 2mg/mL per 1 hr or 1mg/mL per 3 hr; QF: Do not take with antacids

Question 2

B: Bactroban; G: mupirocin; P/S: N/A; C: Topical Antibacterial; U: Skin Infection

Answer 2

A: treat the symptoms of Impetigo, skin infections, and MRSA colonization; CI: hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any of the excipients of Bactroban ointment; R: Topical (Cream); SE: burning, stinging, itching, pain; D: apply small ammt to affected area with a pad three times daily for up to 10 days; QF: Topical

Question 3

B: Augmentin; G: amoxicillin/clavulanate; P/S: combinations; C: Penicillin Combination Antibiotic; U: Bacterial Infection

Answer 3

A: lower respiratory tract infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bacterial sinusitis, animal/human bite wounds, and skin infections; CI: hypersensitivity reactions to amoxicillin, clavulanate or to other beta lactam antibacterial drugs, previous history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction; R: Oral (Tabs/Susp); SE: nausea, diarrhea, vaginal itching/discharge; D: Administer at start of meal, 500 mg tab/12 hour or 250 mg tab/8 hour

Question 4

B: Bactrim, Septra; G: trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole; P/S: combinations; C: Sulfa Antibiotic; U: Bacterial Infection

Answer 4

A: combination of two antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, bronchitis, Shigellosis, Pneumocystis pneumonia, traveler’s diarrhea, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA); CI: hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulfonamides, drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia, megaloblastic anemia, less than two months of age, hepatic damage, renal insufficiency, concomitant administration with dofetilide; R: Oral; SE: loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting , painful/swollen tongue, dizziness, ringing in ears, fatigue, insomnia; D: 15-20 mg/kg per 6-8 hrs for pneumonia and 8-10 mg/kg per 6-12 hours for other severe infections;

Question 5

B: BenzaClin; G: clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide; P/S: combinations; C: Topical Antibiotic; U: Acne

Answer 5

A: treat the symptoms of Acne Vulgaris; CI: hypersensitivity to any of its components or to lincomycin, history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis; R: Topical (cream); SE: burning or stinging, itching or tingly feeling, dryness or peeling of applied skin, redness or other irritation; D: Apply twice a day in the morning and the evening; QF: Topical

Question 6

B: Ciprodex; G: ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone; P/S: combinations; C: Quinolone/Corticosteroid; U: Bacterial External Ear Infection

Answer 6

A: treat the symptoms of Acute Otitis Externa; CI: hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin, to other quinolones, viral infections of the external canal including herpes simplex infections and fungal otic infections; R: Otic; SE: ear itching/pain, ear discomfort, rash, buildup of debris; D: N/A

Question 7

B: Diflucan; G: fluconazole; P/S: -azole; C: Antifungal; U: Fungal Infection

Answer 7

A: treat the symptoms of fungal infections; CI: hypersensitivity to fluconazole or to any of its excipients; R: Oral; SE: fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, sudden dizziness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

Question 8

B: Altace; G: ramipril; P/S: -pril; C: ACE Inhibitor; U: Hypertension

Answer 8

A: reduce high blood pressure by reducing or relaxing blood vessels; CI: hypersensitive to this product or any other ACE inhibitor; R: Oral; SE: headache, cough, tired feeling, dizziness, spinning sensation, nausea, vomiting;

Question 9

B: Vasotec; G: enalapril; P/S: -pril; C: ACE Inhibitor; U: Hypertension

Answer 9

A: treat symptoms of high blood pressure; CI: hypersensitive to this product and in patients with a history of angioedema related to previous treatment with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and in patients with hereditary or idiopathic angioedema; R: Oral; SE: dizziness, tiredness, lightheadedness

Question 10

B: Zestril, Prinvil; G: lisinopril; P/S: -pril; C: ACE Inhibitor; U: Hypertension

Answer 10

A: treat the symptoms of high blood pressure; CI: a history of angioedema or hypersensitivity related to previous treatment with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, hereditary or idiopathic angioedema, Fetal toxicity; R: Oral (Tabs); SE: headache, dizziness, cough, chest pain