Antiviral and Antifungal Medications Quiz
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What is a major side effect of Allopurinol?

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Leukopenia
  • Agranulocytosis (correct)
  • What is the mechanism of action of Colchicine?

  • Inhibits uric acid production
  • Inhibits tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
  • Unclear (correct)
  • Blocks interleukin-2 (IL-2)
  • What is a notable interaction with Cyclosporin?

  • Antibiotics
  • NSAIDs
  • Grapefruit juice (correct)
  • Statins
  • What is a contraindication for Infliximab (Remicade)?

    <p>Active infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main caution associated with Etanercept (Enbrel)?

    <p>Congestive heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor for increased risk when taking a drug with Isoniazid?

    <p>Pre-existing liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does Ibuprofen have on the kidney?

    <p>Dangerous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Allopurinol in gout prevention?

    <p>Stops production of uric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Cyclosporin in the body?

    <p>Prevents organ rejection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of Colchicine?

    <p>Gastrointestinal and genitourinary bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antiviral is active against both influenza types A & B?

    <p>Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug has a black box warning for hepatotoxicity and QT prolongation?

    <p>Ketoconazole (Nizoral)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug is used prophylactically for immunosuppressant patients to prevent infection?

    <p>Nystatin (Mycostatin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is indicated for serious fungal infections and prostate cancer by inhibiting the production of steroids?

    <p>Ketoconazole (Nizoral)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug has a risk of peripheral neuropathy, hepatotoxicity, and rare CNS side effects?

    <p>Isoniazid (INH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anti-tuberculosis drug should be monitored for hepatotoxicity and has a risk of hepatotoxicity?

    <p>Isoniazid (INH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug is available topically or orally and is used for diaper rash and oral or vaginal candidiasis?

    <p>Nystatin (Mycostatin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug should be used orally when other effective antifungal treatment is not available or tolerated and has a black box warning for QT prolongation and hepatotoxicity?

    <p>Ketoconazole (Nizoral)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug is indicated for serious fungal infections and has a risk of gynecomastia, hepatic failure, and adrenal insufficiency?

    <p>Ketoconazole (Nizoral)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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