Yup Flashcards
Which antibiotics share the same allergy
Cephalosporins
Penicillins
Which anabiotic should we check Liver function tests?
- Streptogrammins
- Macrolides
- Quinolones
Which antibiotic may cause diarrhea or C diff
All of them
What comes to your mind when you see a patient with diarrhea
Rule out c diff first
What antibiotics do we need to check peak, trough, and random level
Aminoglycosides
Which anabiotic cannot be infused with normal saline
Streptogramins
Which meds should you not administer at the same time with macrolides?
Colchicine
Ca channel blockers
Statin
Which antibiotic should we not give at same time as antacid?
Quinolones
What are the three major adverse effects of aminoglycosides?
- Nephrotoxicity
— Proteinuria, hematuria; BUN/Cr - Ototoxicity
— tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss - Neurotoxicity
— ataxia, numbness, convulsions, weak muscles, paralysis-> can cause respiratory failure
Which antibiotic has FDA warning regarding risks of mental health, side effects and serious blood sugar Disturbances, such as hypoglycemic coma
Quinolones
penicillin prototype:
- Penicillin G
- Amoxicillin
- Ampicillin
Cephalosporin prototype
Cefazoline
Aminoglycoside prototype
Gentamicin
Streptogramin prototype
Quinupristin/ Dalfupristin
Macrolide prototype
- Azithromycin
- Clarithromycin