Drug Classes + Type of medicine Immune System

Question 1

Beta-Lactam has in 4 branches. Which ones?

Answer 1

Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems

Question 2

Macrolides are considered what type of medication?

Answer 2

Antibiotic

Question 3

Tetracyclines are considered what type of medication?

Answer 3

Antibiotic

Question 4

Aminoglycosides are considered what type of medication?

Answer 4

Antibiotic

Question 5

Fluoroquinolones are considered what type of medication?

Answer 5

Antibiotic

Question 6

Oxazolidinones are considered what type of medication?

Answer 6

Antibiotic

Question 7

Glycopeptides are considered what type of medication?

Answer 7

Antibiotic

Question 8

Lincosamides are considered what type of medication?

Answer 8

Antibiotic

Question 9

Nitroimidazoles are considered what type of medication?

Answer 9

Antibiotic

Question 10

Nitrofurans are considered what type of medication?

Answer 10

Antibiotic

Question 11

Rifamycins are considered what type of medication?

Answer 11

Antibiotic

Question 12

Azoles are considered what type of medication?

Answer 12

Antifungal

Question 13

Polyenes are considered what type of medication?

Answer 13

Antifungal

Question 14

Allylamines are considered what type of medication?

Answer 14

Antifungal

Question 15

Echinocandins are considered what type of medication?

Answer 15

Antifungal

Question 16

Oxaboroles are considered what type of medication?

Answer 16

Antifungals

Question 17

Is Antiparasitics the name of a class of drugs and a type?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

What class of drug is Metronidazole and what does it interact with?

Answer 18

Brand Name: Flagyl
Antibiotic
Drug Class: Nitroimidazoles
Interacts with Alcohol: Causes patients n/v, dizziness, etc

Question 19

What class of drug is Fluoroquinolone and what does it interact with?

Answer 19

Antibiotic
Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone
Interacts with Antacid containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium: Can block absorption of the drugs, leaving patient’s infection untreated

Question 20

What class of drug is Ampicillin and what does it interact with?

Answer 20

Brand Name: Principen
Antibiotic
Drug Class: Beta-Lactam - Penicillins
Interacts with Aminoglycosides: Ampicillin inactivates aminoglycosides making them less effective at killing bacteria and treating the infection

Question 21

What class of drug is Clarithromycin and what does it interact with?

Answer 21

Brand Name: Bioxin
Antibiotic
Drug Class: Macrolides
Interacts with Digoxin: Blocks the breakdown of many drugs (like Digoxin). Leads to high or toxic levels of other meds. n/v, irregular heartbeat, or even hospitalization

Question 22

What class of drug is Linezolid and what does it interact with?

Answer 22

Brand Name: Zyvox
Antibiotic
Drug Class: Oxazolidinones
Interacts with Aged Cheese and other tyramine-containing foods (avocados/wines): Can lead to HBP, increased heart rate, convulsions, even death

Question 23

What class of drug is Fluconazole and what does it interact with?

Answer 23

Brand Name: Difucan
Antifungal
Drug Class: Azole
Interacts with Phenytoin: Can cause higher levels of phenytoin in body. Can lead to dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty walking, abnormal eye movements, and other side effects

Question 24

What class of drug is Ketoconazole and what does it interact with?

Answer 24

Brand Name: Nizoral
Antifungal
Drug Class: Azole
Interacts with Simvastatin: Inhibits breakdown and elimination of statins. Causes build up of statin and can lead to muscle pain and kidney damage

Question 25

What class of drug is Itraconazole and what does it interact with?

Answer 25

Brand Name: Sporanax
Antifungal
Drug Class: Azole
Interacts with Methadone: Can increase levels of methadone in blood. Irregular heartbeat, heart attack, and death

Question 26

What class of drug is Voriconazole and what does it interact with?

Answer 26

Brand Name: Vfend
Antifungal
Drug Class: Azole
Interacts with Alprazolam: Inhibits metabolism of alprazolam. Lead to prolonged sedation, respiratory depression, and other SEs

Question 27

What class of drug is Amphotericin B and what does it interact with?

Answer 27

Brand Name: Ambisome
Antifungal
Drug Class: Polyenes
Interacts with Aminoglycosides: Can lead to kidney damage

Question 28

What class of drug is Caspofungin and what does it interact with?

Answer 28

Brand Name: Cancidas
Antifungal
Drug Class: Echinocandins
Interacts with Carbamazepine: decreases actions of caspofungin. Close monitoring needed

Question 29

What class of drug is Valacyclovir and what does it interact with?

Answer 29

Brand Name: Valtrex
Antiviral
Drug Class: Antivirals
Interacts with ProQuad: May decrease the effectiveness of ProQuad vaccine

Question 30

What class of drug is Ganciclovir and what does it interact with?

Answer 30

Brand Name: Cytovene
Antiviral
Drug Class: Antivirals
Interacts with Cidofovir: Should not be taken with it because they are both nephrotoxic (damaging to kidneys)

Question 31

What class of drug is Oseltamivir and what does it interact with?

Answer 31

Brand Name: Tamiflu
Antiviral
Drug Class: Antivirals
Interacts with FluMist Quadrivalent: May decrease effectiveness of the live attenuated influenza vaccine

Question 32

What class of drug is Remdesivir and what does it interact with?

Answer 32

Brand Name: Veklury
Antiviral
Drug Class: Antivirals
Interacts with Hydroxychloroquine: Blocks the antiviral activity, leaving viral infection undertreated

Question 33

What class of drug is Hydroxychloroquine/Chloroquine/Mefloquine and what do they interact with?

Answer 33

Brand Name: Veklury/Aralen/Lariam
Antiparasitic
Drug Class: Antiparasitics
Interacts with Amiodarona: Should NOT be taken with QT meds (time interval within specific part of a heartbeat) as it can lead serious irregular heart rhythms or even sudden death

Question 34

What class of drug is Mebendazole and what does it interact with?

Answer 34

Brand Name: Emverm
Antiparasitic
Drug Class: Antiparasitics
Interacts with Metronidazole: Serious or life-threatening skin rashes can occur. Blisters cover whole body, top skin layer dies, sheds, then heals–shock and sepsis can occur