part 13

Question 1

What spectrum are fluoroquinolones?

Answer 1

broad spectrum

Question 2

What are the preparations for fluoroquinolones?

Answer 2

PO or IV

Question 3

What is a major downside of fluoroquinolones?

Answer 3

can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture
(usually the achilles tendon)
-watch for tendon pain, swelling, or inflammation

Question 4

This is used for protozoa infections and infections caused by obligate anaerobic bacteria.

Answer 4

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Question 5

What medication is used for prophylaxis in surgical procedures associated with high risk of infection by anaerobes.

Answer 5

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

-colorectal, abdominal, or gynecological surgery

Question 6

What is used to treat heliobactor pylori or peptic ulcer disease?

Answer 6

Metronidazole (Flagyl), tetracycline, and bismuth subsalicylate

Question 7

First in a new class of antibiotics the cyclic lipopeptides.

Answer 7

daptomycin (cubicin)

Question 8

How is daptomycin (cubicin) given?

Answer 8

once daily IV

Question 9

What are the adverse effects of daptomycin (cubicin)?

Answer 9

myopathy

-consider if pt is complaining of pain