Important for Exam II

Question 1

What 2 things do Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Peramivir (Rapivab) have in common? (besides the fact that they are both NA inhibitors for flu)

Answer 1

1) Require renal dosing
2) GI & neuropsychiatric side effects

Question 2

Which 2 NA inhibitors (for flu) are 5 day treatments?

Answer 2

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) & Zanamivir (Relenza)

Question 3

What is the preferred Tx for influenza in pregnancy?

Answer 3

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

Question 4

Which NA inhibitor (for flu) is given via IV for 1 day?

Answer 4

Peramivir (Rapivab)

Question 5

1) Which NA inhibitor (for flu) is given via capsule or solution?
2) Which is via diskhaler?

Answer 5

1) Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
2) Zanamivir (Relenza)

Question 6

Define each type of pneumonia:
1) CAP (community)
2) HAP (hospital)
3) VAP (ventilator)

Answer 6

1) Pneumonia developing outside the hospital or <48 hrs after admission
2) Pneumonia developing >48 hrs after admission
3) Pneumonia developing >48 hrs after endotracheal intubation

Question 7

What is CURB-65?

“will be tested on a lot”

Answer 7

Confusion
Uremia (BUN > 20 mg/dL [7.1 mmol/L])
Respiratory rate ≥30 breaths/min
Blood pressure (systolic <90 mm Hg, diastolic ≤60 mm Hg)
Age ≥65 years