Infectious Disease I Pt. 2 Flashcards

1
Q

How is Nitrofurantoin dosed

A

BID

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2
Q

What is the CrCl that is contraindicated for Nitrofurantoin use

A

Less than 60 ml/min

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3
Q

T/F: Daptomycin can effect INR assay

A

True

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4
Q

Brand names for Daptomycin

A

Cubicin

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5
Q

What are the counseling tips for the Cyclines

A

Can cause drug induced lupus, The medication should be separated when given with antacids, Increased risk of sunburn

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6
Q

What antibiotic has a boxed warning about potentially causing a C.diff infection

A

Clindamycin

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7
Q

What is a serous side effect of Bactrim, how can it be tested for

A

Hemolytic Anemia, A Positive Coombs test

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8
Q

How long should a patient wait before taking metronidazole if drinking alcohol

A

At least 3 days from the last dose

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9
Q

What are counseling points for Quniolones

A

Monitor blood sugar, Increased risk of sunburn, avoid cations by two hours, increased risk of tendon rupture

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10
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T/F: Bactrim should be avoided with a G6PD deficiency

A

True

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11
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T/F” Bactrim has a 1:1 conversion from IV to oral

A

True

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12
Q

What is the brand name for Linezolid

A

Zyvox

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13
Q

What is the drug of choice for Acinetobacter

A

Meropenem

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14
Q

What is the max amount of Vancomycin that should be administered

A

1 gram over 1 hour

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15
Q

T/F: Rifaximin (Xifaxin) is not absorbed well systemically so it usually used for diarrhea and Hepatic encephalopathy

A

True

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16
Q

T/F: Step species is usually in pairs or chains

A

True

17
Q

T/F: Linezolid is metabolized by the liver

A

True

18
Q

T/F: Biaxin is associated with hepatotoxicity

A

True

19
Q

What antibiotics are associated with ototoxicity

A

Gentamicin and Vancomycin

20
Q

T/F: Quinolones are associated with peripheral neuropathies

A

True

21
Q

If Vancomycin is used how low should the MIC

A

Less than 2 mcg/mL

22
Q

What are the antibiotics classes that are associated with decreasing seizure threshold

A

Quinolones and betalactams (Penicillins, cephalosporins, and Carbepenems)

23
Q

T/F: Bactrim is only compatible with D5W

A

True

24
Q

What are the antibiotic classes associated with QT prolongation

A

Macrolides and Quinolones

25
Q

What antibiotic classes are associated with covering atypicals

A

Quinolones, Tetracyclines, and Macrolides

26
Q

What antibiotics cover VRE

A

Linezolid and Daptomycin

27
Q

Which quinolones have the best activity against S. pneumonaie

A

Levofloxacin and Moxifloxacin