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
