Antibiotic Prescribing & Cross Sensitivity Quiz

Which of the following microorganisms is NOT susceptible to TMP-SMX?

Which two treatment options can be used for seborrheic dermatitis of the face?

True or False: Ceftriaxone should be avoided in patients with renal insufficiency.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ceftriaxone?

Which group of antibiotics is commonly used to treat Lyme disease?

What is the reason why tetracyclines should not be taken with calcium products?

Which of the following antibiotics should be avoided in patients with a history of anaphylaxis to penicillin?

Which antibiotic can be used for all of the following except respiratory tract infection, gonorrhea, meningitis, and traveler's diarrhea?

Is Linezolid primarily bacteriostatic or bactericidal against streptococci?

Which beta-lactam antibiotic has the broadest spectrum?

Why is bacitracin only used topically?

Is TMP-SMX dosing based on the SMX or Trimethoprim component?

Which antibiotic is active only against gram-negative bacteria?

Which antibiotic can cause thrombocytopenia and peripheral neuropathy?

Which medication should not be co-administered with benzoyl peroxide?

Which of the following is true about corticosteroids?

Which generation of cephalosporins includes cefprozil, cefaclor, cefuroxime, and cefazolin?

Which antibiotic is considered the drug of choice to treat gram positive bacteria causing syphilis?

Which medication should be diluted with lidocaine during preparation for IM injection to reduce pain and burning during administration?

Which of the following statements about aminoglycosides is true?

Which type of toxicity is associated with the use of aminoglycosides?

Which of the following statements about gentamicin is true?

Which of the following statements about fluoroquinolones is true?

Which of the following statements about metronidazole is true?

TMP-SMX has antimicrobial activity against MRSA, Klebsiella, and Salmonella.

Ceftriaxone should be used in patients with renal insufficiency because it is excreted through the bile in feces rather than the kidneys.

Beta-lactamase inhibitors protect penicillins from inactivation.

True or false: Tetracyclines are the group of antibiotics used to treat Lyme disease.

True or false: Azithromycin can be used for all of the following except respiratory tract infection, gonorrhea, meningitis, and traveler's diarrhea.

True or false: Fidaxomicin should be used cautiously in patients with a history of macrolide allergy.

True or false: The dose limiting adverse effect of Ganciclovir is peripheral neuropathy.

True or false: Cefotetan should be avoided in patients with a history of anaphylaxis to penicillin due to potential cross sensitivity?

True or false: Carbapenems have the broadest spectrum of all the beta-lactam antibiotics?

True or false: Vancomycin is ineffective against gram-negative bacteria?

Long term use of methoxsalen can result in sunburn, cataracts, skin cancer, hypertension.

Significant side effects from use of corticosteroids can include suppression of HPA axis, glaucoma, growth retardation.

Crisaborole can be used in pediatrics without any significant concerns.

Topical Doxepin should not be used longer than 30 days.

True or false: Ointments may be a good choice to treat chronic skin disorders since the area tends to be dry and ointments are more moisturizing

True or false: Tapering strategies of topical corticosteroids are suggested to increase efficacy, minimize metabolism, and avoid withdrawal rebound

True or false: Use of an occlusive dressing can enhance penetration of the corticosteroid

True or false: Improvement in acne is rapid when hormonal therapy is used in females older than 15 years old

Neomycin Aminoglycosides are bacteriostatic

Single daily dosing of aminoglycosides has greater efficacy but also more toxicity

When should a peak level of aminoglycoside be drawn 5-10 minutes after the dose

For an obese patient aminoglycoside dose should be calculated based on ideal body weight

Which type of toxicity is not seen with use of aminoglycosides neurotoxicity hepatoxicity nephrotoxicity ototoxicity

Gentamicin should not be used concurrently with potent diuretics to avoid increased risk of ototoxicity

Gentamicin can be used safely in pregnancy

Fluoroquinolone absorption can be impaired by any products containing zinc iron calcium all of the above

Fluoroquinolones have a post antibiotic effect

Fluoroquinolones all have activity against MRSA

Fluoroquinolones can be described as all of the following except bactericidal broad spectrum antimicrobials with minimal resistance antimicrobials with a post antibiotic effect

Fluoroquinolones can prolong the QT interval so are contraindicated in patients predisposed to cardiac arrythmias (except delafloxacin)

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause tendon rupture (especially achilles)

There have been multiple FDA warnings on fluoroquinolone antibiotics including in July 2018 which warned of effects on mental health and low blood sugar reactions, especially in the elderly

Sulfamethoxazole does not have activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Patients taking TMP-SMX should be encouraged to drink lots of fluids to reduce risk of kernicterus hyponatremia thrombocytopenia crystalluria

Metronidazole requires dose reduction with renal impairment hepatic impairment

Use of alcohol while on metronidazole or within 3 days of taking metronidazole is contraindicated

Common side effects from use of Metronidazole can include CNS effects Disulfiram like reaction Headache

Fidaxomicin has very narrow spectrum of activity with no activity against gram negative bacteria

Polymixin B boxed warnings include nephrotoxicity neurotoxicity risk of respiratory paralysis from neurotoxicity, avoid using with muscle relaxants or shortly after anesthesia

CMV infections continue to be widespread in HIV patients

If leukopenia occurs with Valganciclovir use, the dose should be immediately reduced

Which statement about Baloxavir is true A. approved for use in patients 2 years of age and older B. has activity only against influenza A C. has a very long half life, which means it can be given as a single dose treatment D. is an endonuclease inhibitor

DNA viruses are more susceptible to interferons

Which statement(s) about Palivizumab are true A. used in premature or immunocompromised infants B. half life is 20 days, monthly doses given during RSV season for up to a total of 5 doses per patient C. severe hypersensitivity can occur including anaphylaxis D. all of the above

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