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Infectious Diseases: Antimicrobials Flashcards

1
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What is the MOA of sulfonamides?

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Synergistic inhibition of folate metabolism, resulting in inhibition of purine (DNA/RNA) synthesis

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What does Trimethoprim inhibit?

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Dihydrofolate reductase

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What are sulfonamides a competitive inhibitor of?

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Pteridin synthase

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What is the spectrum of sulfonamides?

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Broad spectrum (Gram + and - especially Nocardia)

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5
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In which tissue do sulfonamides have great penetration?

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Prostate

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What are the adverse effects of sulfonamides? (5)

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  1. Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia
  2. Hepatotoxicity
  3. Bone marrow suppression
  4. KCS
  5. Polyarthritis
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7
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What is TMS?

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Trimethroprim-sulfonamide

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8
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Is TMS bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

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Bactericidal

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9
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What 3 tests would you use to monitor adverse effects associated with sulfonamides?

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  1. Shirmer tear test
  2. Liver panel
  3. CBC
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10
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Name 4 aminoglycosides…

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  1. Neomycin
  2. Tobramycin
  3. Amikacin
  4. Gentamicin
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11
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What is the MOA of aminoglycosides?

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Inhibit protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit

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12
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Against which class of bacteria do aminoglycosides have excellent activity?

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Gram -

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13
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Which class of bacteria have intrinsic resistance to aminoglycosides?

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Anaerobes

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14
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Because aminoglycosides have poor oral absorption, how can you administer them?

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SQ, IM, IV

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15
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What are the adverse effects of aminoglycosides?

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  1. Ototoxicity

2. Nephrotoxicity

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What is the MOA of chloramphenicol?

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Inhibition of protein synthesis by binding 50S ribosomal subunit

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17
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What is the spectrum of chloramphenicol?

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Broad (+/-) and anaerobes

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18
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What are the 3 adverse effects associated with chloramphenicol?

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  1. Irreversible aplastic anemia
  2. Reversible bone marrow suppression
  3. GI effects
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19
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Name 3 tetracyclines….

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  1. Doxycycline
  2. Tetracycline
  3. Minocycline
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20
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What is the MOA of the tetracycline?

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Inhibition of protein synthesis by binding the 30S ribosomal subunit

21
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What is the spectrum of tetras?

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  1. Gram +
  2. Some gram -
  3. Intracellular bacteria
22
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What are the adverse effects associated with tetras?

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  1. Teeth discoloration (tetracycline specifically)
  2. Hepatotoxicity
  3. Vomiting
  4. Esophageal strictures
23
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Name a lincosamide…

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Clindamycin

24
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Name a macrolide…

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  1. Azithromycin
  2. Clarithromycin
  3. Tylosin
25
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What is the MOA of the Lincosamides and Macrolides?

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Inhibit protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunit

26
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Where do Lincosamides achieve high concentrations?

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Leukocytes

27
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Where do Macrolides achieve high concentrations?

28
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What is the spectrum of lincosamides?

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  1. Gm +
  2. Anaerobes
  3. Protozoa
29
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What are the AE associated with lincosamides?

A

Esophagitis in cats

30
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What is the spectrum of macrolides?

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  1. Gm +
  2. Some gm -
  3. Mycobacterium
31
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What is the AE associated with macrolides?

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Antibiotic-responsive diarrhea

32
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What is the MOA of the azoles?

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Interfere with ergosterol synthesis inhibition of 14a-demethylase

33
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Are the azoles fungistatic or fungicidal?

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Fungistatic

34
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Name 2 classes of azoles…

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  1. Imidazoles

2. Triazoles

35
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Name 3 imidazoles…

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  1. Ketoconazole
  2. Clotrimazole
  3. Enilconazole
36
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Name 4 triazoles…

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  1. Itraconazole
  2. Fluconazole
  3. Voriconazole
  4. Posaconazole
37
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Which has good bioavailability, the imidazoles or the triazoles?

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Triazoles (the imidazoles have poor bioavailability and should only be used topically)

38
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What are the 4 adverse effects associated with azoles?

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  1. Hepatitis
  2. Inhibition of mammalian p450
  3. Teratogenic
  4. Ulcerative lesions in dogs with itraconazole
39
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Which azole is the most hepatotoxic?

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Ketoconazole

40
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What are the 2 MOA of amphotericin B?

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  1. Causes pores in the cell membrane by binding to sterols

2. Macrophage activation

41
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Is amphotericin B fungistatic or fungicidal?

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Fungistatic at low doses

Fungicidal at high doses

42
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What are the adverse effects associated with amphotericin B?

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Nephrotoxicity

43
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What is the MOA of 5-flucytosine?

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Interferes with DNA replication

44
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What is 5-flucytosine?

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A fluorinated pyrimidine

45
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What organisms is 5-flucytosine effective against?

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  1. Cryptococcus

2. Candida

46
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What are the adverse effects associated with 5-flucytosine?

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  1. Cutaneous drug eruption in dogs
  2. Myelosuppression
  3. Resistance
47
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How can you prevent resistance to 5-flucytosine?

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NEVER USE ALONE: Always combine with another anti-fungal drug.

48
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What is the MOA of terbinafine?

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Inhibition of squalene epoxidase –> intracellular accumulation of squalene –> cell lysis

49
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What is the adverse effect associated with terbinafine in the cat?

A

Facial pruritis

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