identify the drug - immune

Question 1

Which abx should not be given with milk, antacids, or Fe

Answer 1

tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones

Question 2

which abx decreases use of oral contraceptives

Answer 2

penicillin, tetracycline, sulfonamides, rifampin

Question 3

which abx will cause bone deformities and teeth discoloration

Answer 3

tetracyclines

Question 4

which abx are teratogenic

Answer 4

tetracycline, aminoglycosides, metronidazole

Question 5

which abx are toxic to kidneys and ear

Answer 5

vancomycin, aminoglycosides

Question 6

which abx is liver and ototoxic

Answer 6

macrolides

Question 7

which abx need to monitor peak/trough levels

Answer 7

vancomycin, aminoglycosides (neomycin, gentamicin, amikacin, tobramycin, streptomycin)

Question 8

which abx can not consume alcohol

Answer 8

cephalosporins, sulfonamides, metronidazole

Question 9

which abx will cause achilles tendon rupture

Answer 9

fluoroquinolones

Question 10

what trough level to look for in vancomycin

Answer 10

10-20 mcg/dl
15-20 for resistant bacteria

Question 11

which abx are broad spectrum

Answer 11

penicillin, cephalosporin, carbapenems, fluoroquinolones

Question 12

when are cephalosporins used

Answer 12

septicaemia
meningitis

Question 13

when are aminoglycosides used

Answer 13

very serious septicaemia

Question 14

when are tetracyclines used

Answer 14

acne, rosasea, skin issuesw

Question 15

when are macrolides used

Answer 15

chest and lung infections

Question 16

when are fluoroquinolones used

Answer 16

respiratory infections
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