Random qns Flashcards
1
Q
What drug cannot be used for MRSA?
- Vancomycin
- Clindamycin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Trimethoprim-sulfonamide (bactrim)
A
Ciprofloxacin
2
Q
Which drug(s) are safe for pregnant women?
- Aspirin
- Parecoxib
- Amoxycillin/clavulanate (augmentin)
- Ciprofloxacin
- Fosfomycin
- Piperacillin- tazobactam (Zosyn)
A
- Amoxycillin/clavulanate (augmentin)
- Fosfomycin
- Piperacillin- tazobactam (Zosyn)
3
Q
Which drug(s) cause pseudo-membranous colitis?
- Rifampicin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Clindamycin
- Isoniazid
- Cephalexin
A
- Rifampicin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Clindamycin
4
Q
Which drug targets ONLY gram +ve bacteria?
- Vancomycin
- Ceftriaxone
- Nitrofurantoin
- Fosfomycin
A
Vancomycin
5
Q
Which drug is safe for children?
- Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
- Aspirin
A
Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
6
Q
Which drug is safe for elderly?
- Aspirin
- Celecoxib
- Nitrofurantoin
- Ciprofloxacin
A
Aspirin
7
Q
What condition(s) can clindamycin be used for?
- decubitus ulcers
- osteomyelitis
- cellulitis
- UTI
A
- decubitus ulcers
- cellulitis
8
Q
Which drug(s) is a DNA synthesis inhibitor?
- Ciprofloxacin
- Fosfomycin
- Ceftriaxone
- Amoxycillin
- Nitrofurantoin
A
- Ciprofloxacin
- Nitrofurantoin
9
Q
Which drug does NOT cause SJS?
- Ceftriaxone
- Amoxycillin/clavulanate (augmentin)
- Cephalexin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Piperacillin- tazobactam (Zosyn)
A
Ciprofloxacin
10
Q
Which drug causes Red man syndrome?
- Vancomycin
- Clindamycin
- Prednisolone
- Allopurinol
To mitigate this, co-administer with what drug?
A
Vancomycin;
Co admin w antihistamine eg diphenhydramine to mitigate
