PHARM 615 EXAM 3 MARYVILLE STUDY GUIDE| QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024

PHARM 615 EXAM 3 MARYVILLE STUDY GUIDE| QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024 1. What vitamin will decrease peripheral neuropathy? - Correct Answer The use of pyridoxine or Vitamin B6 can be administered for patients who are on isoniazid therapy for tuberculosis 2. What lab values should be assessed when administering valacyclovir? - Correct Answer Some antiviral drugs that are effective in treating herpes including acyclovir (first discovered and also available in generic form), valacyclovir (also available in generic form), famcyclovir, and pencyclovir. 10% of Valacyclovir is metabolized by the liver, while 90% is metabolized by the kidney. Thus, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels should be assessed prior to administering Valacyclovir. Food slows down the absorption, but overall, it does not affect the absorption of valcyclovir. Valacyclovir should be taken with a full glass of water and the patient should increase the water intake. 3. When should oseltamivir phosphate be prescribed? - Correct Answer Oseltamivit, marketed under the trade name Tamiflu, is an antiviral medication used to treat influenza A and influenza B and to prevent flu after exposure. The medications taken orally. The CDC recommends use of oseltamivir for people who have complications or are at high risk for complications who percent within 48 hours of the first symptoms infection. 4. For what is rifampin prescribed? - Correct Answer Rifampin is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. This includes tuberculosis, leprosy, and legionella among others. It often is used with other antibiotics. It is also used to prevent haemophilus influenzae type b and meningococcal disease in those who have been exposed, such as people who live in close quarters like soldiers and college students. Before treating someone for a long period of time testing the liver function and blood counts are recommended. It is available by mouth and IV. It is also part of the recommended treatment of active tuberculosis during pregnancy, even though its safety and pregnancy is not known. Rifampin is of the erythromycin group of antibiotics and works. by stopping production of bacterial RNA 5. What are the adverse effects of isoniazid (INH)? - Correct Answer The adverse effects of Isoniazid that is an antibiotic used a first line agent for