Medication list #1 (antibiotics)

Question 1

Generic- doxycycline (monohydrate or hyclate forms)

Answer 1

brand- Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox

Question 2

Generic- amoxicillin

Answer 2

brand-amoxil

Question 3

Generic- Cephalexin

Answer 3

brand- Keflex

Question 4

Generic- Azithromycin

Answer 4

brand- Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak

Question 5

Generic- Ciprofloxacin

Answer 5

brand- Cipro, Ciloxan

Question 6

Generic- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

Answer 6

brand- Bactrim DS

Question 7

Generic- Nitrofurantoin

Answer 7

brand- Macrobid, Macrodantin

Question 8

Generic- Metronidazole

Answer 8

Brand- Flagyl

Question 9

Generic (anti-fungal)- fluconazole

Answer 9

Brand- Diflucan

Question 10

Generic (anti-viral)- Valacyclovir

Answer 10

Brand- Valtrex

Question 11

What drug is Contraindicated in penicillin allergy?

Answer 11

Amoxicillin (brand: Amoxil)

Question 12

What drug(s) can decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives-use additional form of birth control during and 1 week after last dose?

Answer 12

doxycycline (Brand: Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox)
amoxicillin (Brand: Amoxil)

Question 13

What drug(s) experience QTc prologation rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications?

Answer 13

azithromycin (Brand: Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak)
Ciprofloxacin (Brand: Cipro, Ciloxan)
Fluconazole (Brand: Diflucan)

Question 14

What drug(s) expect orange or brown urine and is not a cause for concern?

Answer 14

nitrofurantoin (brand: macrobid, macrodantin)

Question 15

What drug(s) has a contraindication for alcohol use during therapy and for 3 days following last dose?

Answer 15

metronidazole (brand: Flagyl)

Question 16

What drug(s) has Headache as a common adverse effect?

Answer 16

Valacyclovir (Brand: Valtrex)
Metronidazole (Brand: Flagyl)

Question 17

What drug(s) cause Sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds?

Answer 17

doxycycline (Brand: Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox)
ciprofloxacin (Brand: Cipro, Ciloxan)
Sulfamethaxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) (Brand: Bactrim DS)

Question 18

What drug(s) are not supposed be taken with food, vitamins, or medication containing Ca, Fe, Mg, or Zn within 2 hours before or after?

Answer 18

doxycycline (Brand: Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox) -Ca, Fe, Ma or Zn
ciprofloxacin (Brand: Cipro, Ciloxan) - Ca or Fe
Nitrofurantoin (Brand: Macrobid, Macrodantin) -Mg
Cephalexin (Brand: Keflex) -Zn
Azithromycin (Brand: Z-Pak, Tri-Pak, Zithromax) -Al or Mg

Question 19

What drug(s) is contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy?

Answer 19

Cephalexin (Brand: Keflex)

Question 20

What drug(s) is contraindicated if macrolide allergy?

Answer 20

Azithromycin (Brand: Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak)

Question 21

What drug(s) can increase caffeine sensitivity?

Answer 21

ciprofloxacin (Brand: Cipro, Ciloxan)

Question 22

doxycycline dosing and frequency

Answer 22

20, 50, 75, 100, 150 mg
-q12h

Question 23

amoxicillin dosing and frequency

Answer 23

250, 500, 875 mg
-q8h, q12h

Question 24

cephalexin dosing and frequency

Answer 24

250, 500 mg
-q6h, q8h

Question 25

azithromycin dosing and frequency

Answer 25

250, 500 mg
-Z-Pak: Two 250 mg tablets PO (500 mg) on day 1, then one tablet days 2-5 prn

Question 26

ciprofloxacin dosing and frequency

Answer 26

250, 500, 750 mg
-q12h

Question 27

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) dosing and frequency

Answer 27

800 mg[S]/160 mg[T]
-q12h

Question 28

nitrofurantoin dosing and frequency

Answer 28

100 mg
-q12h

Question 29

metronidazole dosing and frequency

Answer 29

250, 500 mg
-q6h, q8h, q12h

Question 30

fluconazole dosing and frequency

Answer 30

100, 150, 200 mg
-q24h, single dose for vaginitis

Question 31

valacyclovir dosing and frequency

Answer 31

500 mg, 1 gram
-q8h, q12h, q24h