Liquid PO antibiotics that require refrigeration after reconstitution correct
answer -Penicillin VK
Ampicillin
Amoxicillin/clavulanate
Most cephalosporins (except cefdinir)
PO vancomycin
Valganciclovir
*Amoxicillin - recommended to improve taste, but not required
Liquid PO antibiotics that should NOT be refrigerated correct answer -
Cefdinir
Azithromycin, clarithromycin
Doxycycline
Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
Clindamycin
Linezolid
SMX/TMP
Acyclovir
Fluconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
Nystatin
Most IV antibiotics are refrigerated, except: correct answer -
Metronidazole
Moxifloxacin
SMX/TMP
Acyclovir
Most antibiotics can be taken with food to decrease GI upset, except the
following should be taken on an empty stomach: correct answer -
Ampicillin PO capsules and suspension
Ceftibuten suspension
Levofloxacin PO solution
Penicillin VK
Rifampin
Isoniazid
, Itraconazole solution
Voriconazole
Antibiotics with 1:1 IV:PO dosing correct answer -Levofloxacin,
moxifloxacin
Doxycycline, minocycline
Linezolid
Metronidazole
SMX/TMP
Antibiotics that require light protection during administration correct
answer -Doxycycline
Micafungin
Pentamidine
Drugs compatible with saline only correct answer -A DIAbetic Can't Eat
Pie
Ampicillin
Daptomycin
Infliximab
Ampicillin/sulbactam
Caspofungin
Ertapenem
Phenytoin
Drugs compatible with dextrose only correct answer -Outrageous Bakers
Avoid Salt
Oxaliplatin
Bactrim - SMX/TMP
Amphotericin B
Synercid - quinupristin/dalfopristin
1 fl oz = __ mL correct answer -29.57 mL
1 cup = __ oz
1 pint = __ oz = __ mL
1 quart = __ pints