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Infection part 3 Q 100-150 Flashcards

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Q100: Examples of cephalosporins

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1st: Cefalexin, cefradine, cefadroxil…

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Q101: How do cephalosporins work?

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Prevent peptidoglycan buildup.

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Q102: Conditions for cephalosporins

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Septicaemia, pneumonia, meningitis…

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Q103: Cephalosporins like which group?

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Other beta-lactams: Penicillins…

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Q104: Cephalosporins side effects

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Diarrhea, Hypersensitivity…

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Q105: Penicillin allergy in cephalosporins

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1st gene 10%, 3rd gene 2-3%.

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Q106: Cephalosporin generations

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1st, 2nd, 3rd generation, colitis…

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Q107: Examples of glycopeptide antibiotics

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Vancomycin, teicoplanin…

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Q108: How do glycopeptide antibiotics work?

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Inhibit cell wall synthesis.

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Q109: Uses of glycopeptide antibiotics

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C.Diff, Endocarditis, MRSA…

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Q110: Glycopeptide antibiotics side effects

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Red man syndrome, Ototoxicity…

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Q111: Vancomycin contraindications

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History of hearing loss.

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Q112: Vancomycin route of administration

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IV preferred, oral for C. diff.

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Q113: Vancomycin therapeutic range

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Pre-dose 10-20mg/L, MIC ≥1mg/L 15-20mg/L

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Q114: Monitor when taking vancomycin

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Body weight, serum-vanc conc, FBC…

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Q115: Vancomycin drug interactions

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Nephrotoxicity with aminoglycosides…

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Q116: Uses of clindamycin

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BV, Acne, Diabetic foot infection…

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Q117: How does clindamycin work?

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Slows/stops bacterial growth.

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Q118: Clindamycin side effects

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Antibiotic-associated colitis, abdominal pain…

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Q119: Clindamycin contraindications

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Diarrhoeal states.

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Q120: Examples of macrolides

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Erythromycin, Clarithromycin…

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Q121: How do macrolides work?

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Bind to ribosomal subunit, inhibit protein synthesis…

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Q122: Macrolides common scenarios

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Respiratory & skin infections, pneumonia…

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Q123: Macrolide common uses

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Respiratory, skin/soft tissue infections, H. pylori…

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Q124: Macrolide safety in pregnancy

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Erythromycin safest, Clarithromycin least safe…

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Q125: Macrolide drug interactions

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QT prolongation with various drugs…

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Q126: Macrolide side effects

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N+V, diarrhea, GI discomfort…

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Q127: Azithromycin OTC use and age

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Treat asymptomatic chlamydia, >16 years old…

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Q128: Examples of penicillins

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All end in “cillin”, various types…

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Q129: Only narrow-spectrum penicillin

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Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)…

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Q130: How do penicillins work?

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Interfere with cell wall synthesis…

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Q131: Common side effect of penicillins

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Allergy reactions, rash, diarrhea…

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Q132: Avoid which route for penicillins

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Subcutaneous in infectious/inflamed sites, intrathecal…

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Q133: Higher risk of anaphylaxis with penicillins

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Patients with atopic allergy…

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Q134: Penicillin contraindication

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Penicillin allergy, cross sensitivity…

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Q135: Penicillin G administration route

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IV preferred due to inactivation by gastric acid…

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Q136: Route not recommended for Penicillin G

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Intrathecally, causes encephalopathy…

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Q137: Electrolyte imbalance with high doses of Penicillin G

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Hypernatraemia…

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Q138: Amoxicillin drug interactions

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WARFARIN, ALLOPURINOL, METHOTREXATE…

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Q139: Difference between true allergy and side effect

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Allergic reaction vs. later onset…

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Q140: Examples of quinolones

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Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin…

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Q141: How do quinolones work?

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Inhibit topoisomerases, prevent DNA replication…

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Q142: Quinolones safety warnings

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Seizure threshold, tendon damage…

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Q143: Quinolones important drug interactions

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NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, drugs prolonging QT…

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Q144: Quinolones main side effects

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GI (nausea, dyspepsia), CNS (dizziness)…

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Q145: Quinolones caution and contraindication

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Contraindicated in history of tendon damage, caution in MG…

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Q146: Patient groups to avoid quinolones

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Children, pregnancy, history of tendon or joint damage…

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Q147: Examples of tetracyclines

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Doxycycline, Minocycline, Tetracycline…

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Q148: How do tetracyclines work?

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Inhibit protein synthesis, bacteriostatic…

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Q149: Tetracyclines main side effects

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Discontinue for intracranial hypertension, NVD, photosensitivity…

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Q150: Tetracyclines requiring sun protection

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Doxycycline, Demeclocycline…

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