Micro Flashcards
1
Q
Tx for TB
A
- The first lines drugs are isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide
- Preferred regimen is the aforementioned drugs for 8 weeks
- Afterward, maintenance therapy includes daily isoniazid and rifampin for 18 weeks
2
Q
Rifampin side effect
A
Turn the urine red
3
Q
Isoniazid?
A
Peripheral neuropathy so put the pt on B12
4
Q
Second line anti TB
A
amikacin, kanamycin or capreomycin
5
Q
treatment of multidrug-resistant S. Typhi.
A
t present, the fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin) and the third-generation cephalosporins are the antibiotics of choice
6
Q
Participants of the G6PD deficiency
A
– Viral, bacterial infections.
– Acute illness as DKA.
– Drugs like antimalarial, sulphonamides, chlora, aspirin, and vitamin K analogous.
– Toxins as naphthalene.
– Fava bean (Favism).
7
Q
What stuff found in the fava bean
A
Offending agents are DIVICINE and ISOURAMIL.
