Weeks 1-5 Flashcards
questions 1-50!
The pharmacological class of acyclovir is ______________?
antiviral agent
The brand name of albendazole is ____________?
Albenza
Which of the following is a major adverse drug reaction to amoxicillin/clavulanate?
nausea and diarrhea
What is the mechanism of action for amoxicillin?
inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
The pharmacological class of benzonatate is ______________?
antitussive
What is an FDA-approved indication for Ceftin?
Lyme disease
What is a major adverse drug reaction to cephalexin?
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
What is the mechanism of action for chlorhexidine?
binds to the negatively charged cell wall and extramicrobial complexes
What is the brand name of ciprofloxacin otic suspension?
Cetraxal
What is the pharmacological class of clarithromycin?
macrolide
What is the pharmacological class of doxycycline?
tetracycline
What is a major adverse drug reaction to Entecavir?
thrombocytopenia
What is the mechanism of action for fidaxomicin?
inhibits bacterial RNA polymerases
What is the brand name for imiquimod?
Zyclara
What is an FDA-indication for topical ketoconazole?
Tinea corporis
What pharmacological class does metronidazole fall into?
nitroimidazole antibiotic
What is a major adverse drug reaction of minocycline?
increased intracranial pressure
What is an FDA-approved indication of moxifloxacin?
skin and soft tissue infection
What is the generic name of Alinia?
nitazoxanide
What is a major adverse drug reaction of nitrofurantoin?
urine discoloration