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What is the drug class of Vancomycin?
What is the drug class of Vancomycin?
Tricyclic Glycopeptide
Vancomycin can be indicated for which type of infections?
Vancomycin can be indicated for which type of infections?
- Fungal infections
- Gram-positive infections
- Both gram-positive and gram-negative infections (correct)
- Gram-negative infections
For C-diff infections, how is vancomycin administered?
For C-diff infections, how is vancomycin administered?
Orally
What is the mechanism of action of vancomycin?
What is the mechanism of action of vancomycin?
What is a potential side effect of vancomycin?
What is a potential side effect of vancomycin?
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections are not severe and do not require strong antibiotics.
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections are not severe and do not require strong antibiotics.
What is the core purpose of antineoplastics?
What is the core purpose of antineoplastics?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of antineoplastics?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of antineoplastics?
"Chemo brain" is an adverse effect of antineoplastics.
"Chemo brain" is an adverse effect of antineoplastics.
Antimycobacterials are a class of antimicrobial drugs that target which type of organism?
Antimycobacterials are a class of antimicrobial drugs that target which type of organism?
For antimycobacterials, match the drug with the corresponding disease it treats:
For antimycobacterials, match the drug with the corresponding disease it treats:
What is the primary mechanism of action of antimycobacterials on bacteria?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antimycobacterials on bacteria?
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Antimycobacterials
Antimycobacterials
Drugs that target Mycobacterium to treat infections like tuberculosis and leprosy.
Antimycobacterial Action
Antimycobacterial Action
Inhibit bacterial DNA growth, leading to bacterial death.
Common TB Drugs (RIF)
Common TB Drugs (RIF)
Rifampin, Rifabutin, Rifapentine, Pyrazinamide, and Isoniazid
Common Leprosy Drugs
Common Leprosy Drugs
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Antineoplastics
Antineoplastics
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Common Chemo Side Effects
Common Chemo Side Effects
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Neruo Antineoplastic Adverse Effects
Neruo Antineoplastic Adverse Effects
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Bone Marrow Suppression
Bone Marrow Suppression
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Organ Damage (Chemo)
Organ Damage (Chemo)
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Ototoxicity
Ototoxicity
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Xerostomia
Xerostomia
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Alopecia
Alopecia
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Prolonged QT Interval
Prolonged QT Interval
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia
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Vancomycin Class
Vancomycin Class
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Vancomycin Indications
Vancomycin Indications
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Vancomycin Action
Vancomycin Action
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Vancomycin Common Side Effects
Vancomycin Common Side Effects
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Red Man Syndrome
Red Man Syndrome
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
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Study Notes
- Antimycobacterials are a class of antimicrobial drugs
- They target Mycobacterium
- Used to treat Tuberculosis and Leprosy
Tuberculosis Drugs (RIF)
- Rifampin
- Rifabutin
- Rifapentine
- Pyrazinamide
- Isoniazid
Leprosy Drugs (Most Common)
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Dapsone
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Rifampicin
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Clofazimine
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These medications may require rote memorization
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NCLEX likes to test TB medications heavily
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Description
Antimycobacterials are antimicrobial drugs used to target Mycobacterium. This class of drugs are often used to treat Tuberculosis and Leprosy. There are lists of medications to help treat the diseases.
