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Pharm Quiz 1 - Antimicrobials Verified and
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Example(s) of Macrolides
Answer: Azithromycin, clarithromycin
Example(s) of Fluoroquinolones
Answer: Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
Example(s) of Tetracyclines
Answer: Doxycycline
Example(s) of Penicillins
Answer: Amoxicillin; Amoxicillin + Clavulanate
Example(s) of Other Antimicrobials
Answer: TMP/SMX
Example(s) of Lincosamide
Answer: Clindamycin
Example(s) of Nitroimidazole
Answer: Metronidazole
Example(s) of Nitrofuran
Answer: Nitrofurantoin
Example(s) of Triazoles (antifungals)
Answer: Fluconazole, Terbinafine
Example(s) of Polyenes (antifungals)
Answer: Nystatin oral
Example(s) of Neuraminidase Inhibitor
Answer: Oseltamavir
Example(s) of Polymerase acidic endonuclease inhibior
Answer: Baloxavir
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What does empiric prescribing of an antibiotic mean?
Answer: Empiric therapy = choosing an antibiotic based on most likely pathogen,
Often based on the site of infection
What ABX would be avoided if the pt had an allergy to Penicillin?
Answer: all penicillins and all cephalosporins (Penicillins=Amoxicillin; Amoxicillin +
Clavulanate, Cephalosporins=Cephalexin, Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime, Cefdinir)
What ABX would be avoided if the pt had an allergy to "Sulfa" drugs?
Answer: TMP/SMX (Bactrim)
Adverse Effects of Clindamycin
Answer: Diarrhea, BBW for C diff,
Adverse Effects of Metronidazole
Answer: Carcinogenic in mice and rats, avoid unnecessary use, Metallic taste and GI
effects are common, Must avoid alcohol during use and for up to 14 days after
course is completed
Adverse Effects of Nitrofurantoin
Answer: Potential for irreversible pulmonary fibrosis, GI, hepatoxicity, Creat
clearance less than 60 is a contraindication
Adverse Effects of Amoxicillin, Amox+Clav (Augmentin)
Answer: Diarrhea, Liver failure, Severe skin rxns, Agitation/confusion, Seizures
Adverse Effects of Doxycycline
Answer: can discolor teeth, avoid use under 8 years old for greater than 21 days in a
row
Adverse Effects of TMP/SMX
Answer: GI, photosensitivity, SJS, pancreatitis
Adverse Effects of Fluoroquinolones
Answer: Can affect tendon rupture (ex. Achilles), Esp older than 60, steroid use,
renal disease, Peripheral neuropathy, Dysglycemia, CNS effects, QT prolongation,
Photosensitivity, GI effects, Caution for use in older adults, pregnancy, lactation,
peds
Adverse Effects of Aminoglycosides
Answer: Oto and nephrotoxicity are possible, Need to monitor serum levels, Narrow
range between therapeutic and toxic levels
Pharm Quiz 1 - Antimicrobials Verified and
Updated Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
Example(s) of Macrolides
Answer: Azithromycin, clarithromycin
Example(s) of Fluoroquinolones
Answer: Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
Example(s) of Tetracyclines
Answer: Doxycycline
Example(s) of Penicillins
Answer: Amoxicillin; Amoxicillin + Clavulanate
Example(s) of Other Antimicrobials
Answer: TMP/SMX
Example(s) of Lincosamide
Answer: Clindamycin
Example(s) of Nitroimidazole
Answer: Metronidazole
Example(s) of Nitrofuran
Answer: Nitrofurantoin
Example(s) of Triazoles (antifungals)
Answer: Fluconazole, Terbinafine
Example(s) of Polyenes (antifungals)
Answer: Nystatin oral
Example(s) of Neuraminidase Inhibitor
Answer: Oseltamavir
Example(s) of Polymerase acidic endonuclease inhibior
Answer: Baloxavir
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What does empiric prescribing of an antibiotic mean?
Answer: Empiric therapy = choosing an antibiotic based on most likely pathogen,
Often based on the site of infection
What ABX would be avoided if the pt had an allergy to Penicillin?
Answer: all penicillins and all cephalosporins (Penicillins=Amoxicillin; Amoxicillin +
Clavulanate, Cephalosporins=Cephalexin, Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime, Cefdinir)
What ABX would be avoided if the pt had an allergy to "Sulfa" drugs?
Answer: TMP/SMX (Bactrim)
Adverse Effects of Clindamycin
Answer: Diarrhea, BBW for C diff,
Adverse Effects of Metronidazole
Answer: Carcinogenic in mice and rats, avoid unnecessary use, Metallic taste and GI
effects are common, Must avoid alcohol during use and for up to 14 days after
course is completed
Adverse Effects of Nitrofurantoin
Answer: Potential for irreversible pulmonary fibrosis, GI, hepatoxicity, Creat
clearance less than 60 is a contraindication
Adverse Effects of Amoxicillin, Amox+Clav (Augmentin)
Answer: Diarrhea, Liver failure, Severe skin rxns, Agitation/confusion, Seizures
Adverse Effects of Doxycycline
Answer: can discolor teeth, avoid use under 8 years old for greater than 21 days in a
row
Adverse Effects of TMP/SMX
Answer: GI, photosensitivity, SJS, pancreatitis
Adverse Effects of Fluoroquinolones
Answer: Can affect tendon rupture (ex. Achilles), Esp older than 60, steroid use,
renal disease, Peripheral neuropathy, Dysglycemia, CNS effects, QT prolongation,
Photosensitivity, GI effects, Caution for use in older adults, pregnancy, lactation,
peds
Adverse Effects of Aminoglycosides
Answer: Oto and nephrotoxicity are possible, Need to monitor serum levels, Narrow
range between therapeutic and toxic levels
