Special Requirements

Question 1

Compatible in dextrose only

Answer 1

• quinupristin/dalfopristin
• sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
• pentamidine
• amphotericin B
• dalbavancin
• oritavancin

Question 2

Compatible with saline only

Answer 2

• ampicillin
• ampicillin/sulbactam
• ertapenem

Question 3

Compatible in NS/LR only

Answer 3

• caspofungin

- daptomycin

Question 4

Light protection needed during administration

Answer 4

Micafungin
Pentamidine
Doxycycline

Question 5

Oral:IV dosing ratio 1:1

Answer 5

Levofloxacin, moxifloxacin
Linezolid, tedizolid
Doxycycline, minocycline
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Metronidazole
Fluconazole, isavuconazonium, posaconazole, voriconazole

Question 6

Most anti-infectives can be taken with food to decrease GI upset except…

Answer 6

Moxatag should be taken 1 hour after finishing meal

Empty stomach:

• ampicillin (oral capsule & suspension)
• levofloxacin (oral solution)
• azithromycin (Zmax; ER oral suspension)
• ceftibuten (oral suspension)
• metronidazole ER
• penicillin
• rifampin
• isoniazid
• itraconazole solution
• voriconazole