PTU unit 4 anti-infectives

Which side effect could a patient experience while taking mefloquine?

psychosis

Daniel was recently diagnosed with sepsis. How is sepsis described?

A life-threatening response to an infection in the body that may lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.

Your pharmacist is quizzing you on dosage forms and asks you which penicillin antibiotic is available in a parenteral dosage form? What do you tell her?

Ampicillin

Which lab value will the pharmacist be most concerned about when dispensing parenteral aminoglycosides?

BUN

What is a brand name for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole?

Bactrim

Mr. Harris is taking albendazole tablets long-term. Which lab values will be monitored?

CBC, LFTs

What is the brand name for clindamycin?

Cleocin

Which antifungal is available as a vaginal cream?

Clotrimazole

How is scabies described?

Condition caused by a tiny mite that burrows under the skin

What is a purpose of the immune system?

Defends the body from getting sick

Which medication is used for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis?

Descovy

Which auxiliary label should be applied to a Flagyl Rx?

Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication

Which auxiliary label should be applied to an Rx for Cipro?

Do not take dairy, antacids, or iron preparations within 2 hours of this medication

What is the brand name for mebendazole?

Emverm

What is the generic name for Invanz?

Ertapenem

What is the generic name for Diflucan?

Fluconazole

Mr. Silva is prescribed imiquimod cream. What medical condition would you update his pharmacy profile with?

Genital herpes

Mrs. Okafor is purchasing RID at the pharmacy counter. Which condition is Mrs. Okafor treating?

Head lice

Mr. Taylor is concerned about adverse reactions when taking his antiviral. Which adverse reaction would he be concerned about?

Headaches

Why should a patient finish all of their antibiotic?

Helps minimize resistance

What is the generic name for Plaquenil?

Hydroxychloroquine

What is the generic name for Aldara?

Imiquimod

Which medication belongs to the antiviral drug class?

Imiquimod

What is a common concern when taking Biaxin?

It interacts with many medications.

Which medication is classified as an oxaborole antifungal?

Kerydin

Mrs. Belewa is prescribed terbinafine. What is the brand name for this?

Lamisil

Mr. Gallo is taking valacyclovir tablets. What other medication should he avoid taking?

Lithium

Your pharmacist is quizzing you on interactions of medications and asks you which medication interacts with Emverm?

Metronidazole

Penicillin G

Mrs. Taylor is ordered Pfizerpen during her hospital stay. What is the generic name for Pfizerpen?

Which medication is commonly used as a topical formulation to treat a bacterial skin infection?

Mupirocin

What is a common adverse reaction with oral antifungals?

Nausea

Which dosage form does mefloquine come in?

Oral solid

You're filling a prescription for Amoxil. Which drug class does it belong to?

Penicillin's

Looking at a patient's medication history, which medication is an antiparasitic?

Permethrin

Your preceptor asks you, Which drug class does nystatin belong to?" What's your response?"

Polyenes

Your pharmacist is quizzing you on dosage forms and asks you which antiviral is available as an inhalation powder. You should answer by saying:

Relenza

Mr. Jones is taking famciclovir tablets long-term. Which lab value will the pharmacist be most concerned about?

SCr

Which lab result will be monitored for a patient who is receiving amphotericin B?

SCr

What is a concern for patients who are taking methadone and are prescribed itraconazole?

Side effects of methadone worsen when taking both meds.

Which auxiliary label should be included with atovaquone/proguanil prescriptions?

Take with food.

Mr. Martin is prescribed oseltamivir. What is the brand name for oseltamivir?

Tamiflu

Which medication is an antifungal?

Tavaborole

Your pharmacist is quizzing you on adverse reactions of medications and asks you which adverse reaction is associated with Levaquin?

Tendon rupture

Which medication should be avoided in children under 8 years old?

Tetracycline

Anthony processed a prescription for Sumycin. Which drug class does Sumycin belong to?

Tetracyclines

Which part of the immune system helps fight off pathogens?

White blood cells

Your pharmacist is quizzing you on interactions of medications and asks you which medication interacts with Veklury. You should answer by saying:

Your pharmacist is quizzing you on interactions of medications and asks you which medication interacts with Veklury. You should answer by saying:

Which medication is classified as a macrolide?

Zithromax

Ms. Brown was recently diagnosed with a vaginal yeast infection. Which type of medication will she likely be prescribed?

antifungal

What is a common side effect of beta-lactam antibiotics?

diarrhea