Immune System Drug Class Function

Question 1

Penicillins

Answer 1

Augmentin used for resistance for respiratory tract infections
Broad spectrum antibiotic

Question 2

Linezolid

Answer 2

Antibiotics used for enterococcus infections (UTI)

Question 3

NNRTIs

Answer 3

Treats HIV and antiviral
Side effects: rash, hypersensitivity, and redistribution of body fat

Question 4

Sulfonamides/Nitrofurantoin

Answer 4

UTI
sulfonamide is an antibiotic which blocks bacteria from making folic acid
Contraindications: patients with sulfa allergies

Question 5

Anti-influenza Agents

Answer 5

Contraindications: xofluza can only be used if 12+
Tamiflu can be used by younger patients

Question 6

Cephalosporins

Answer 6

Used for patients with allergies to penicillin
No alcohol when using

Question 7

Fluoroquinolones

Answer 7

Used for pneumonia except ciprofloxacin

Question 8

NRTI

Answer 8

Antiretroviral (HIV)
Contraindications: shouldn’t be used in patient renal dysfunctions

Question 9

Aminoglycosides

Answer 9

Antibiotic that comes as an eyedrop
Side effects: nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity

Question 10

Lincosamides/Macrolides

Answer 10

Lincosamides- antibiotic used for dental work
Macrolide-broad spectrum antibiotics
Side effects: severe upset stomach

Question 11

Protease inhibitors

Answer 11

Antiviral for Hepatitis C

Question 12

Tetracyclines

Answer 12

Antibiotic and can cause permanent tooth discoloration

Question 13

Vancomycin

Answer 13

Treats clostridium difficile infections (diarrhea)
Side effects: nephrotoxicity and urine toxicity

Question 14

Metronidazole

Answer 14

Don’t use with alcohol or instant hangover

Question 15

Azoles

Answer 15

Used for systemic fungal infections

Question 16

Polyenes

Answer 16

Oral candidiasis
Dosage: nystatin often used in liquid form to swish and swallow