List 1-Anti-infective

Question 1

Brand for: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate

Answer 1

vibramycin, adoxa, monodox

Question 2

Strengths: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate

Answer 2

20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg

Question 3

Frequency: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate

Answer 3

q12h

Question 4

Use: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate

Answer 4

RTI (respiratory), UTI, Acne or skin infection, STI

Question 5

Counseling: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate

Answer 5

Sun-sensitivity; take w/food; no Ca, Fe, Mg, or Zn; can decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness

Question 6

Brand for: amoxicillin

Answer 6

amoxil

Question 7

Strengths: amoxicillin

Answer 7

250mg, 500mg, 875mg

Question 8

Frequency: amoxicillin

Answer 8

q8h, q12h

Question 9

Use: amoxicillin

Answer 9

RTI, UTI, STI, Ear nose throat infections (ENT), skin infections

Question 10

Counseling: amoxicillin

Answer 10

may decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness, do not take if penicillin allergy

Question 11

Brand for: cephalexin

Answer 11

keflex

Question 12

Strengths: cephalexin

Answer 12

250mg, 500mg

Question 13

Frequency: cephalexin

Answer 13

q6h, q8h

Question 14

Use: cephalexin

Answer 14

RTI, UTI, ENT, skin and bone infections

Question 15

Counseling: cephalexin

Answer 15

no Zn, do not take if cephalosporin allergy, caution with penicillin allergy

Question 16

Brand for: azithromycin

Answer 16

zithromax, z-pak, tri-pak

Question 17

Strengths: azithromycin

Answer 17

250mg, 500mg

Question 18

Frequency: azithromycin

Answer 18

take 2 t po stat (500mg), then 1 t days 2-5 q24h

Question 19

Use: azithromycin

Answer 19

RTI, STI, ENT, skin and eye infections

Question 20

Counseling: azithromycin

Answer 20

no Al or Mg, QTc (heart rate) prolongation, do not take if macrolide allergy

Question 21

Brand for: ciprofloxacin

Answer 21

cipro, ciloxan

Question 22

Strengths: ciprofloxacin

Answer 22

250mg, 500mg, 750mg

Question 23

Frequency: ciprofloxacin

Answer 23

q12h

Question 24

Use: ciprofloxacin

Answer 24

STI, prostatitis, skin+bone, pneumonia, complicated UTI+RTI+abdominal infections

Question 25

Counseling: ciprofloxacin

Answer 25

QTc (heart rate) prolongation, no Ca or Fe, sun-sensitivity, increased caffeine sensitivity, do not use if fluoroquinolone allergy

Question 26

Brand for: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

Answer 26

bactrim ds

Question 27

Strengths: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

Answer 27

800mg [S]/160mg [T]

Question 28

Frequency: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

Answer 28

q12h

Question 29

Use: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

Answer 29

RTI, UTI, HIV-associated infections

Question 30

Counseling: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

Answer 30

sun-sensitivity, take with 8oz water, do not use if sulfa allergy

Question 31

Brand for: nitrofurantoin

Answer 31

macrobid, macrodantin

Question 32

Strengths: nitrofurantoin

Answer 32

100mg

Question 33

Frequency: nitrofurantoin

Answer 33

q12h

Question 34

Use: nitrofurantoin

Answer 34

UTI

Question 35

Counseling: nitrofurantoin

Answer 35

orange or brown urine, no Mg, take w/food or milk to increase absorption

Question 36

Brand for: metronidazole

Answer 36

flagyl

Question 37

Strengths: metronidazole

Answer 37

250mg, 500mg

Question 38

Frequency: metronidazole

Answer 38

q6h, q8h, q12h

Question 39

Use: metronidazole

Answer 39

abscess, vaginosis, GI infections, STI

Question 40

Counseling: metronidazole

Answer 40

NO ALCOHOL, metallic taste, common headache as side effect

Question 41

Brand for: fluconazole

Answer 41

diflucan

Question 42

Strengths: fluconazole

Answer 42

100mg, 150mg, 200mg

Question 43

Frequency: fluconazole

Answer 43

q24h, single dose for vaginitis

Question 44

Use: fluconazole

Answer 44

mouth thrush, skin infection, vaginal infection, HIV-associated infections

Question 45

Counseling: fluconazole

Answer 45

QTc (heart rate) prolongation, report skin rash to doctor

Question 46

Brand for: valacyclovir

Answer 46

valtrex

Question 47

Strengths: valacyclovir

Answer 47

500mg, 1g

Question 48

Frequency: valacyclovir

Answer 48

q8h, q12h, q24h

Question 49

Use: valacyclovir

Answer 49

herpes: genital and cold sores, shingles

Question 50

Counseling: valacyclovir

Answer 50

headache side effect, does not prevent disease transmission (avoid sex when sores are present), drink lots of fluids to prevent kidney accumulation