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Infection Flashcards

1
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What is the first line tx for human and animal bites?

A

co-amoxiclav
tx - 5dy
prophylaxis - 3dy

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What is the second line tx for human and animal bites?

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doxycyclinr + metronidazole
tx - 5dy
prophylaxis - 3dy

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what do you use to tx human and animal scratches?

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flucloxacillin

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what is 1st line for tick bites (lyme disease)

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doxycycline 100mg BD 21dy

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what is 2nd line for tick bites (lyme disease)

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amoxicillin 1g TDS 21dy

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1st line for diabetic foot infection less than 2cm

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flucloxacillin

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2nd line or penicilin allergy for diabetic foot infection less than 2cm

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clarithyromycin, erythromycin or doxycycline

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1st line for diabetic foot infection - severe abscess or oestomyelitis

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flucloxacillin or co-amox +/- gentamicin

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2nd line or pen allergy for diabetic foot infection - severe abscess or oestomyelitis

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co-trimoxazole +/- gentamicin

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1st line for cellulitis

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flucloxacillin

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tx for cellulitis if pen allergy or if flucloxacillin unsuitable

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clarithyromycin, erythromycin
doxycycline
co-amox

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tx if infection near nose/eyes

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co-amox

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tx if infection near nose/eyes + pen allergy

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clarithromycin + metronidazole

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tx for low severity community acquired pneumonia

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1st - amox
2nd doxy / clarithy / erytho

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tx for moderate severity community acquired pneumonia

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1st amox + clarith
2nd doxy or clarith

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tx for high severity community acquired pneumonia

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1st co-amox + clarith
2nd levofloxacin

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c.diff tx

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1st vancomycin
2nd fidaxomicin
life threat - vanco + iv metronidazole

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18
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travellers diarrhoea tx

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Aithromycin
prophylaxis/tx - bismuth subsalicylate

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otitis media

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1st amox
2nd co-amox
or clarith/erytho if allergy

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otitis externa

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1st acetic acid 2%
2nd topical neomycin + corticosteriod
if systemic = fluclox

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h.plyori tx

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-triple therapy
-PPI (x omeprazole if clopidogrel) with amox 1g BD or metronidazole 400mg BD or clarithromycin 500mg BD

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how do you diagnose h.pylori

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urea 13C breath test x 2WK after PPI or 4WK after antibiotics

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23
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non-severe hospital acquired pneumonia tx

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-1st co-amox
-2nd (adults) doxycl or cefalexin or co-trimox or levofloxacin
-2nd (child) clarithromycin

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24
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impetigo localised non-bullous

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1st hydrogen peroxide
2nd fusidic acid or mupirocin 2%

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impetigo wide spread non-bullous

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fusidic acid or mupirocin

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impetigo bullous or systemically unwell

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1st flucloxacillin
2nd clarithy

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lower uti men

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1st nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim for 7DY

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lower uti non preg

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1st nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim
2nd pivmecillinam or fosfomycin
if uncomplicated 3DY

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lower uti pregn

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1st nitrofurantoin (if egfr >45)
2nd cefalexin or amox
7DY tx

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30
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what causes strep throat and scarlet fever and what is the tx?

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-streptococcus
-1st phenoxymethylpenicillin
-2nd clarithromycin

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31
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scarlet fever symptoms

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  • flu like symp - high temp, swollen neck glands
    -red rash small raised bumps rough feeling = sandpaper
    -white coating on tongue
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tx of acne vulgaris

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adapalene, clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, lymecycline

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tx of bacterial vaginosis _ trichomoniasis

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metronidazole

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34
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tx of chlamydia

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doxy

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35
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tx of conjunctivitis b+ blepharitis

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choramphenicol x under 2 (POM) or pregn

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tx of dental absess

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amox or metronidazole

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37
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tx of gonorrhoea

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ceftriaxone or ciprofloxacin

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38
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tx of meningtisis

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benzylpenicillin

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39
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tx of scabies

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permethrin ( whole body)

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40
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tx of sinusitis

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phenoxymethylpencillin or doxycl

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41
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tx of threatworm

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mebendazole x under 2 or pregn

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42
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what pathogen causes community acquired pnuem

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streptococcus pneumoniae

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43
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what pathogen causes uti

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e.coli

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44
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what pathogen causes thrush

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candida albicans

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45
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what pathogen causes cellulitis

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staphylococcus aures

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46
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what pathogen causes meningitis

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steptococcus pneumoniae

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47
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what are aminoglycosides

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amikacin, gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin

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when does serum aminoglycosides conc need to be measured

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all pt with parental
obesity, high doses, cystic fibrosis and elderly
measure after 3-4 doses then every 3DY and after dose change

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49
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what is peak concentration

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level after 1hr after dose - if high lower dose.
for aminoglycosides conc = 5-10mg/l endocarditis - 3-5mg/l

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50
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what is trough concentration

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level before next dose - if high increase interval
for aminoglycosides conc = <2 mg/l endocarditis -<1mg/l

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51
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renal impairment and aminoglycosides

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increase dose interval if severe decrease dose
avoid co-comitant use of nephrotoxic drugs

52
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what is the MHRA warning with aminoglycosides

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use of aminoglycosides assoc with ototoxicity
- interactions with cisplatin, loop diuretics (furosemide, bumentide, torsemide), vancomycin, vinca alkaloids (vinblastine, vinasitine, vindesine, vinflusline)

53
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CI with aminoglycosides

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myarthesria gravis
pregn - risk of auditory or vestibular nerve damage
obesity - ideal body weight for parental dose

54
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1st gen of cephalosporins

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cefadroxil, cefalexin, cefradine

55
Q

2nd gen of cephalosporins

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cefuroxime, cefoxitin, cefaclor

56
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3rd + 5th gen of cephalosporins

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all parental apart from oral cefixime

57
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is cephalosporins okay in penicillin allergy?

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if hypersensitivity to penicillin or other beta-lactams there is cross sensitivity so NO

58
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s/e of clindamycin

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-antibiotic assoc-colitis can be fatal high risk in elderly contact doc if severe, prolonged or bloody diarrhoea
-in c.diff if suspected discontinue

59
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what are glycopeptides

A

dalbavancin, teicoplanin, tstevancin + vancomycin

60
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caution with glycopeptides

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-for systemic infections use parental route with vancomycin due to low absorption with oral route
-avoid in pregn (benefit vs risk)
-initial dose based on weight then adjust based on vanco conc = trough = 15-20
-can cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

61
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glycopeptides s/e

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-red man syndrome
-severe cutaneous adverse steven-johnson syndrome
-blood dyserasis - agranulocytosis, eosinophilia + neutropenia
-cardiogenic shock on rapid IV inj
-risk of anphylactoid reactions at infusion site avoid rapid infusion and rotate site

62
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linezolid caution

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-risk of severe optic neuropathy - report visual impairment + monitor reg if tx more than 28DY
-risk of blood disorders - weekly monitor FBC regular if tx more than 10-14DY

63
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linezolid interactions

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-tyramine rich foods - mature cheese, marmite, yeast extract, fermented soya bean extract, beers and wine

64
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linezolid + serotonin syndrome

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  • SSRI, dipaminergics, 5-HT1 agonists, TCAs, lithium + MOAIs
65
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what are macrolides

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azithromycin (OD), clarithromycin (BD), erythromycin (QDS)

66
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macrolides caution

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-myasthenia gravis
-pregn only erytho

67
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macrolides s/e

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-hepatoxity
-ototoxicity (hearing loss in high dose)
- high GI s.e N+V+D
-QT prolongation

68
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macrolides interactions

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  • cyp450 inhibitors - statins inc myopathy, warfarin inc bleeding
    -hypokalaemia - loop diureitcs/thiazides, steroids, salbutamol, theophylline,
    -QT prolongation - amiadrone, domperidone, fluconazole, lithium, methadone, ondansetron, quinine, quinolones, SSRIs, sotalol
69
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metronidazole s/e

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-taste disturbance, metallic taste, furred tongue
-n+v
- x alcohol (48hr after)

70
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nitrofurantoin caution

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-x pregn
-renal impairment avoid if egfr <45
-may discolour urine yellow/brown
-with/after food

71
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narrow spectrum penicillin (beta lactamase sensitive)

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-penicilin G benzylpenicillin
–>x gastric acid safe so only parental
-penicillin V phenoxymethylpenicillin
–> gastric safe

72
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broad spectrum penicillin (beta lactamase sensitive)

A

-amox
-amox + clavulanic acid (co-amox) –> beta lactamase resistant

73
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broad spectrum penicillin side effects

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-diarrhoea
-maculopapular rashes commonly occur in pt = glandular fever x use broad spec in sore throats blindly

74
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penicillinase resistant penicillin

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  • fluclox
    -empty acid 1hr before food / 2hr after food
  • cholestastic jaundice + hepatitis = v rare but up to 2 MT POST TX
    -if more than 2wk inc s.e with age
75
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antipseudomonal penicillin

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-piperacillin + tazobactam
- ticarcillin + clavulanic acid

76
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s/e of penicillin

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  • x intrathecathy - encephalopathy = fatal
  • true penc allergy ; rashes or anaphylactic
  • x allergy ; minor rashes, small, hot, itchy + con-confluent or rash after 72hr
    -cross sens - x give cephlasporins
77
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quinolones

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ciprofloxacin, delafloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin

78
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quinolones caution + s/e

A

-lower seizure threshold avoid in epilepsy
- psychotic disorders
- tendon disorders
-hypersen reactions
- sunlight + uv radiation lower exposure
- impair driving

79
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quinolones MHRA

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-tendinitis - higher in 60+, stop and seek advice if suspected
- small risk of aneurysm + dissection (sudden onset, severe abdominal chest back pain)
-small heart valve regurgitation (SoB, peripheral, new heart palpations, odema)

80
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quinolones caution

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-qt prolongation
-myasthenia gravis
-arthropathy in children and teens
-perforated tympanic membrane (ear)

81
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quinolones interaction

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food, water - avoid dairy products, mineral fortified drinks, lower absorption of drugs - qt prolongation
-seizure threshold + NSAIDs (ibuprofen)

82
Q

tetracyclines

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doxycycline, demeclocycline, lymecycline, minocycline, oxytetracycline, tetracycline + tigecycline
-x milk, indigestion remedies (iron, zinc) 2hr before or after

83
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tetracyclines + milk

A

DOES LIKE MILK
doxy, lymcy, minocycl

84
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tetracyclines s/e

A

-benign intracranial hypertension - stop if headache + visual impairment
-lupus -erythematosus like syndrome + irreversible pigmentation - more in minocyc
-teeth discolouration + bone deposits x under 12 or preg

85
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tetracyclines counselling points

A

-hepatotoxic - avoid liver failure
-photosensitivity - avoid exposure to sunlight or sunlamps
- dysphagia - swallowed whole while standing
-caution myasthenia gravis

86
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trimethoprim interactions

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-may cause blood dyscrasis - long tx look for blood disorder signs (fever, sore throat, rash, mouth ulcers, bruising, or bleeding)
-antifolate x pregn interaction with methotrexate + phenytoin
-renal impairment
-hyperkalaemia

87
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narrow spectrum antibiotics

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-less stomach s/e
- penicillin V + G
-glycopeptides
-trimethoprim
-linezolid
-clindamycin

88
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broad spectrum antibiotics

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-chloramphenicol
-aminoglycosides
-penicillin (amox _ ampicillin)
-tetracycline
-nitrofurantoin
-macrolides
-cephalosporins
-quinolones

89
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anaerobic antibiotic

A

metronidazole

90
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bacteriostatic antibiotics

A

prevents bacterial growth
-chloramphenicol
-linezolid
-tetracycline
-macrolides
-clindamycin

91
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bactericidal antibiotics

A

kills bacteria
-cephalosporins
-aminoglycosides
-nitrofurantoin
-trimethoprim
-quinolones
-metronidazole
-glycopeptides
-penicillin

92
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antibiotics with/after food

A

-metronidazole
-nitrofu
-clarith MR
- pivermecilinam

93
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antibiotics empty stomach 30-60mins before/2hr after

A

-fluclox
-phenoxymeth
-azithro caps
-tetracy + oxytetracycline

94
Q

caution in myasthenia gravis

A

-quinolones
-aminoglycosides
-macrolides
-tetracyc

95
Q

nephrotoxic antibiotics

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-nitrofur
-aminoglycosides
-gylcopepides
-tetracycl
-trimetho

96
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heptotoxic antibiotics

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-macrolides
-flucloxacillin
-co-amox
-chloramphenicol
-nitrofur
-tetracycli
-rifampicin + isoniazid + pyrazinamide

97
Q

TB initial phase tx

A

TWO MONTHS
-rifampicin
-isoniazid
-pyrazinamide
-ethambutol

98
Q

TB continuous phase tx

A

FOUR MONTHS
-rifampicin
-isoniazid

99
Q

latent TB tx

A

3 MONTHS of rifampicin + isoniazid or 6 MONTHS of isoniazid

100
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TB medication

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-clear hepatotoxicity 35-65
-rifampicin - discolour soft contact lesnes + bodily fluids orangey red. enzyme inducer
-isoniazid - neuropathy - prophylactic pyridoxine HCL (vit b6) given - cyp450 inhibitor
-pyrazinamide = heptatotoxic
-ethambutol = visual impairment + ocular toxicity

101
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tx of aspergillons

A

voriconazole

102
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tx of cryptococlosis

A

amphotericin B

103
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tx of thrush

A

-vaginal - clotrimazole / fluconazole or itraconazole
- oral - nystatin/miconazole/fluconazole/ itraconazole

104
Q

tx of skin + nail infections

A

topical therapy -> systemic therapy itraconazole, terbinafine

105
Q

tinea (ringworm)

A

tinea capitis - head
tinea corporis - body
tinea crusis - groin
tinea pedis - feet
tinea uriguium/longchontosis - nails

106
Q

tinea (ringworm) tx

A

topical antifungal cream or terbinafine

107
Q

duration of nail region terbinafine or amorofine nail laquer

A

OW for 1 yr
refer to gp if l<18, 2+ nails, diabetic, pregnant/BF

108
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antifungal medications

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fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole

qt prolongation + heptatotoxicity (less in flucon,ketocon,voricom,itracon)

109
Q

amphotericin B

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-caution in renal failure,
-anaphylaxiss risk in IV - 30 min observation
-maintain same formulation between conventional, liposomal, lipid-complex formulation

110
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Itraconazole

A

carbonated drinks inc bioavailability

111
Q

ketoconazole

A

life threatening hepatotoxicity - oral tx suspended

112
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voriconazole

A

photosensitivity occurs uncommonly - avoid sunlight exposure

113
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terbinafine

A

hepatotoxicity

114
Q

tx of varicella zoster, chickenox, herpes zoster, shingles

A

Aciclovir, valaclovir (prodrug)

115
Q

chickenpox

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-pt 14+ = antiviral 24hr onset

116
Q

herpes/shingles

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-tingling sensation, burning, fluid filled blisters,
-shingles follow pattern of individual nerve on one side of body looks like blet/half belt around ribcage/torso

117
Q

malaria bite protection

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-not absolute
-mosquito net impregnated permethrin
-diethyltoluamide (DEET) 20-50% (50% longer protection)
–>suitable for 2+ MT
–>avoid ingestion - wash hands
–>suitable pregn + BF
–>apply SPF then DEET

118
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malaria prophylaxis tx

A

malarone, chloroquine, proguanil, mefloquine, doxycycline

IF ILLNESS OCCURS IN 1 YR ESP 3MT AFTER RETURN = MALARIA

119
Q

malarone + atorvaquone + proguanil

A

-before travel - 1-2DY
-dosage - 1OD
-after travel - 1WK
-max use - 1YR

120
Q

chloroquine

A

-before travel -1WK
-dosage - OW
-after travel -4WK
-max use -LONG TERM

121
Q

progunanil

A

-before travel -1WK
-dosage -1OD
-after travel -4WK
-max use -LONG TERM

122
Q

mefloquine

A

-before travel -2-3WK
-dosage -OW
-after travel -4WK
-max use -1YR

123
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doxycycline

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-before travel -1-2DY
-dosage -1OD
-after travel -4WK
-max use -2YR

124
Q

malaria pt groups

A

-asplenia - high risk of malaria
-pregn - avoid travelling to regions with malaria. can give chloroquine + proguanil + 5mg folic acid (neural tube defect risk)

125
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malaria medication groups

A

-epilepsy avoid chloroquine + mefoloquine
- warfarin - start tx 2-3wk before travel
–> INR stable before travel
–>INR measured before antimalarials, 7DY after starting + after completing
–>prolonged stay check INR regularly

126
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antimalarial caution

A

-mefloquine - psychiatric disorders develops stop. convulsions
-chloroquine - convulsions, retinotoxic
-proguanil - renal impairment lower dose
- doxyc avoid sunlight exposure

127
Q

malaria standby tx

A

-travelling = emergency standby tx if 24+HR away from medical care
-avoid self medication if access available
-written instructions provided - seek urgent if fever (38+) develops 7DY after arriving
-self tx if no help available within 24hr of fever onset

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