Pharmacology Review for Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners: Antimicrobials, Antivirals, Antifungals, Polyenes, Azoles, Echinocandins, Pyrimidines, Allylamines, Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems, Monobactams, Glycopeptides, Macrolides, Aminoglyco

Pharmacology Review for Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners: Antimicrobials, Antivirals, Antifungals, Polyenes, Azoles, Echinocandins, Pyrimidines, Allylamines, Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems, Monobactams, Glycopeptides, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, Nitrofurantoin, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Estrogens, Progestins, Androgens, Contraceptives, PDE5 Inhibitors, Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Agents, 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors, Anticholinergics, Beta-3 Adrenergic Agonists, Urinary Analgesics, Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents, Calcimimetics, Phosphate Binders, Ion-Exchange Resins, Mechanisms of Action, Adverse Effects, Drug Interactions, Patient Education, and Lab Monitoring Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Fungal Otitis Externa Treatment False: Treatment involves cleaning and 2% acetic acid solution application. Bacterial Otitis Externa Treatment Involves cleaning and topical antimicrobials. Mild Acne Treatment Involves topical antibiotics and retinoids. Moderate Acne Treatment Involves oral antibiotics like doxycycline and comedolytics. Severe Acne Treatment Includes isotretinoin for effective treatment. Eczema Complications Risk of cancer with Tacrolimus use. Eczema Treatment Involves Tacrolimus and Pimecrolimus. PCN Examples Include any 'cillin' antibiotics. Cephalosporin Examples Include Cephalexin, cefoxitin, cefotaxime, and more. Carbapenem Examples Include antibiotics like imipenem. PCN Monitoring Needs Include renal impairment and drug level monitoring. Cephalosporin Monitoring Needs Monitoring includes renal impairment and drug levels. Carbapenem Monitoring Needs Requires culture and sensitivity monitoring. Vancomycin Monitoring Needs Requires culture and sensitivity monitoring. Macrolides Monitoring Needs No routine lab work needed for monitoring. Aminoglycosides Monitoring Needs Requires culture and sensitivity monitoring. Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Monitoring Needs Includes CD4+ counts for HIV patients. High Risk Patients with PCN Avoid in patients with allergic reactions to antibiotics. High Risk Patients with Cephalosporins Caution in patients with severe antibiotic reactions. High Risk Patients with Carbapenems Avoid in patients with valproate for seizures. High Risk Patients with Tetracyclines Avoid in patients with QT prolongation. High Risk Patients with Macrolides Caution in patients with renal impairment