Important information part 2

Question 1

What fungal drugs are used for systemic infections?

Answer 1

Terbinafine and voriconazole

Question 2

What is important about fluconazole

Answer 2

It passes through the cerebrospinal fluid

Question 3

WHat are premedications for amphotericin b?

Answer 3

antiemetics, antihistamines, antipyretics, corticosteroids

Question 4

What do we monitor for patients taking antifungals?

Answer 4

Their vital signs

Question 5

What antituberculosis drugs have resistant strains?

Answer 5

Rifampin and Isoniazid

Question 6

What is the primary drug for tuberculosis?

Answer 6

Isoniazid

Question 7

What are adverse effects of isoniazid?

Answer 7

Peripheral neuritis, hepatotoxocity, hyperglycemia, discolouration of fluids

Question 8

What is used to treat peripheral neuritis of isoniazid?

Answer 8

Vitamin B6

Question 9

What are contraindications for pyrazinamide?

Answer 9

Preganancy, gout and liver disease

Question 10

What are contraindications and adverse effects of ethambutol?

Answer 10

Children under 13 for contraindications and visual changes for adverse effects

Question 11

What is an example of over the counter hypnotics given?

Answer 11

Doxylamine succinate, diphenhydramine, and acetaminophen/diphenhydramine

Question 12

What are two common muscle relaxants?

Answer 12

Baclofen and cyclobenzaprine

Question 13

What is the most commony used drug for ADHD?

Answer 13

Amphetamine aspartate (Adderall)

Question 14

What are three drugs used for ADHD what are their classes?

Answer 14

Methylphenidate (amphetamine stimulant), modafinil (nonamphetamine stimulant, atomoxetine (nnonstimulant)