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DTap, Tdap side/adverse effects (3)

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  • Fever
  • Irritability
  • Seizures
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DTap, Tdap contraindications

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  • Seizures occurring within 3 days of receiving vaccine
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Hib side/adverse effects

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  • Low grade fever
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Hib contraindication

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Younger than 6 weeks

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Rotavirus side/adverse effects (4)

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  • Irritability
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Intussusception
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Rotavirus contraindications (2)

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  • History of intussusception
  • Max age for final dose is 8 months 0 days
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IPV side/adverse effects

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  • Anaphylactic reaction to neomycin, streptomycin, polymyxin B
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MMR side/adverse effects (3)

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  • Joint pain
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Thrombocytopenia
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MMR contraindications (3)

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  • Allergy to eggs, gelatin, neomycin
  • Immunocompromised
  • Pregnancy
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Varicella side/adverse effects (2)

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  • Vesicles on skin
  • Pruritus
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Varicella contraindications (3)

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  • Pregnant
  • Allergy to gelatin, neomycin
  • Immunocompromised
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Flu side/adverse effects

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  • Fever
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Flu contraindications (4)

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  • Nasal spray contraindicated in kids younger than 2 years
  • Nasal spray contraindicated in adults older than 50
  • Nasal spray contraindicated in immunocompromised patients
  • History of Guillain barré
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Hepatitis A,B side/adverse effects

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  • Anaphylaxis
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Hepatitis A,B contraindications (2)

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  • Hep A contraindicated during pregnancy
  • Hep B contraindicated in allergies to yeast
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Meningococcal contraindication

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  • History of Guillain barré
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HPV contraindications (2)

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  • Pregnant
  • Yeast allergy
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Adult tetanus booster schedule

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Every 10 years

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Adult MMR schedule

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1-2 doses at ages 19-49

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Adult varicella schedule

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2 doses if no history of disease

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Adult pneumococcal schedule

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Once after age 65

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Adult hepatitis A schedule

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2 doses for high risk patients

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Adult hepatitis B schedule

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3 doses for high risk patients

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Adult flu schedule

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Annually

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Adult meningococcal schedule (3)

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  • Students entering college
  • Adults older than 56
  • Repeat every 5 years for high risk patients
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Adult herpes zoster schedule

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Over 60

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Aminoglycoside antibiotics medications (3)

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  • Amikacin
  • Gentamicin sulfate
  • Streptomycin
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Aminoglycoside use (3)

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  • Septicemia
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia
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Aminoglycoside precautions (3)

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  • High risk for ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
  • Monitor creatinine, BUN
  • Monitor trough levels
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Cephalosporin medications (3)

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  • Cephalexin
  • Cefaclor
  • Cefotaxime
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Cephalosporin use (4)

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  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Skin infections
  • Urinary infections
  • Prophylaxis
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Cephalosporin precautions (2)

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  • Cross-sensitivity with penicillins
  • Monitor for signs of c-diff
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Fluoroquinolones medications (2)

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  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Levofloxacin
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Fluoroquinolones use (8)

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  • Bronchitis
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • PID
  • UTI
  • Pneumonia
  • Prostatitis
  • Sinusitis
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Fluoroquinolones precautions

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Caution in patients with hepatic, renal, or seizure disorders

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Macrolides medications (3)

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  • Azithromycin
  • Clarithromycin
  • Erythromycin
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Macrolides use (6)

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  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Sinusitis
  • Legionnaire’s disease
  • Whooping cough
  • Acute diphtheria
  • Chlamydia
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Macrolides precautions (2)

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  • Used for patients with a penicillin allergy
  • Give with meals
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Nitrofurantoin use

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UTI

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Nitrofurantoin precautions (3)

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  • Broad spectrum
  • Not for use in patients with renal dysfunction
  • Urine will be brown
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Penicillins medications (2)

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  • Amoxicillin
  • Ampicillin
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Penicillins use (6)

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  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Pneumonia
  • Septicemia
  • Endocarditis
  • Rheumatic fever
  • Gyn infections
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Sulfonamides medications (2)

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  • Trimethoprim
  • Sulfamethaxole
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Sulfonamide uses (3)

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  • UTI
  • Bronchitis
  • Otitis media
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Sulfonamide precautions (3)

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  • Drink 3L fluids/day
  • Use backup contraceptives
  • Avoid sun exposure
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Tetracyline medications (2)

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  • Doxycycline calcium
  • Tetracycline HCl
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Tetracycline uses (4)

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  • Fungal infections
  • Bacterial infections
  • Protozoal infections
  • Rickettsial infections
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Tetracycline precautions (4)

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  • Drink at least 3L/day
  • Use backup contraception
  • Avoid sun exposure
  • Permanent tooth discoloration if given to kids younger than 8 years
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Glycopeptide medication

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Vancomycin

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Glycopeptide uses (3)

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  • MRSA
  • Bacterial infections
  • C-diff
51
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Glycopeptide precautions (4)

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  • Contraindicated in patients with corn allergies
  • Can cause ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
  • Give 1 hour IV to prevent red man syndrome
  • Monitor trough levels
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Anti-fungal medication

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Fluconazole

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Fluconazole use

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  • Candidiasis infections
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Fluconazole precautions (3)

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  • Monitor hepatic/renal function
  • Refrigerate suspensions
  • Increases risk of bleeding in patients taking anticoagulants
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Antimalarials medications (2)

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  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Quinine sulfate
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Antimalarial medications uses (3)

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  • Prevent malarial attacks
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Systemic Lupus
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Antimalarial medications precautions (2)

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  • Increased risk of psoriasis
  • Monitor for drug-induced retinopathy
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Anti-protozoal medications

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Metronidazole

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Metronidazole uses (6)

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  • Trichomoniasis
  • Giardiasis
  • C-diff
  • Amebic dysentery
  • PID
  • Vaginosis
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Metronidazole precautions (2)

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  • Take with food
  • Don’t drink alcohol during or 48 hours after completing antibiotic
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Anti-tuberculars (2)

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  • Isoniazid (INH)
  • Rifampin
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Anti-tubercular uses (3)

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  • Prevent/treat TB
  • Latent TB INH 6-9 months
  • Active TB multiple therapies up to 24 months
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Anti-tubercular precautions (6)

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  • Risk of neuropathies, hepatotoxicity
  • Eat foods high in vitamin B6
  • Avoid foods with tyramine (INH)
  • Increased risk of phenytoin toxicity (INH)
  • Avoid alcohol
  • Discolored urine, saliva, sweat, tears (rifampin)
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Anti-retrovirals (3)

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  • Acyclovir
  • Valacyclovir HCl
  • Zidovudine
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Anti-retroviral uses (3)

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  • Genital herpes
  • Shingles
  • HIV
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Anti-retroviral precautions (3)

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  • Take acyclovir, valacyclovir with food
  • Increase fluid intake
  • Begin at the first onset of symptoms

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