Lecture 6 - Anti-infectives

Question 1

What bacteriostatic drug will cause grey baby syndrome?

Answer 1

Chloramphenicol

Question 2

What are tetracyclins used for primarily in Optometric settings?

Answer 2

lid infections

Question 3

What drugs are the first line of defense against MRSA?

Answer 3

vancomycin > trimethoprime > tobramycin

Question 4

What is a major side effect of Gentamycin and causes increase of the intracranial pressure?

Answer 4

Pseudotumor cerebri

Question 5

What type of fluoroquinolone is great for bacterial keratitis?

Answer 5

levofloxacin

Question 6

What does “-floxacin” refer to?

Answer 6

fluoroquinolones

Question 7

What is a common adverse reaction gentamycin can have in children?

Answer 7

pseudotumor cerebri; increased inter cranial pressure

Question 8

What type of toxicity can Polymixin B generate?

Answer 8

nephrotoxicity

Question 9

What are the 4 anti invectives that are Gm-?

Answer 9

PAFT; polymixin B, amnioglycosides, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclin

Question 10

If a patient has a lung problem, what is the best anti-inflammatory drug for this use?

Answer 10

tetracyclin

Question 11

What drug type causes increased warfarin effect and anti-coagulation?

Answer 11

tetracycline

Question 12

MRSA is most resistant to which PCN?

Answer 12

methicillin

Question 13

What is the best drug to use for children with acute bacterial infection?

Answer 13

Polymixin B and Trimethoprim; Polytrim