Pharm Final Drugs

Question 1

rimantadine (Flumadine)

Answer 1

• used to treat influenza A
• prevents the shedding of the viral coat (can’t replicate)
• anticholinergic effects
• must take 48 hrs after first s/sx

Question 2

acyclovir (Zovirax)

Answer 2

• treats herpes and CMV
• causes bone marrow suppression, neuropathy, paresthesia, confusion, renal toxicity
• treating the virus is dangerous

Question 3

terbinafine (Lamisil)

Answer 3

• causes bone marrow suppression
• GI problems
• liver toxicity
• have good results except on scalp and nails

Question 4

metronidazole (Flagyl)

Answer 4

• antiprotozoal
• considered cancer causing
• causes Steven-Johnsons
• consuming alcohol can cause a disulfram like reaction

Question 5

mebendozole (Vermox)

Answer 5

• antihelminthic
• causes metabolic collapse in the worm’s physiologic process
• always use barrier contraceptives
• extremely teratogenic

Question 6

trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)

Answer 6

• interferes with the cell wall’s ability to stay intact–>interferes with folic acid
• less dangerous than fluoroquinolones
• pt needs to stay out of the sun
• several diabetic meds interact and cause hypoglycemia