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Which medication is classified as a macrolide antibiotic?
Which medication is classified as a macrolide antibiotic?
- Vancomycin
- Gentamicin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Azithromycin (correct)
Gentamicin belongs to which class of anti-infective medications?
Gentamicin belongs to which class of anti-infective medications?
- Aminopenicillins
- Aminoglycosides (correct)
- Fluoroquinolones
- Lincosamides
Vancomycin is primarily used to treat infections caused by what type of bacteria?
Vancomycin is primarily used to treat infections caused by what type of bacteria?
- Acid-fast bacteria
- Gram-positive bacteria (correct)
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Anaerobic bacteria
Ciprofloxacin is classified under which category of antibiotics?
Ciprofloxacin is classified under which category of antibiotics?
Amoxicillin falls under which classification of antibiotics?
Amoxicillin falls under which classification of antibiotics?
Which antibiotic is a lincosamide?
Which antibiotic is a lincosamide?
Rifampin is primarily used in the treatment of what condition?
Rifampin is primarily used in the treatment of what condition?
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole is a combination drug that belongs to which class?
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole is a combination drug that belongs to which class?
Which medication is classified as an antifungal?
Which medication is classified as an antifungal?
Valacyclovir is primarily prescribed for what type of infection?
Valacyclovir is primarily prescribed for what type of infection?
Lamivudine is used as a reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of which viral infection?
Lamivudine is used as a reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of which viral infection?
Ritonavir belongs to which class of antiviral drugs?
Ritonavir belongs to which class of antiviral drugs?
Enfuvirtide prevents viral entry into human cells by which mechanism?
Enfuvirtide prevents viral entry into human cells by which mechanism?
Cyclosporine is used to suppress which component of the immune system?
Cyclosporine is used to suppress which component of the immune system?
Elvitegravir inhibits which enzyme that is essential for viral replication?
Elvitegravir inhibits which enzyme that is essential for viral replication?
Maraviroc functions as an antiretroviral drug by targeting what?
Maraviroc functions as an antiretroviral drug by targeting what?
What is the primary function of filgrastim?
What is the primary function of filgrastim?
Which of the following drugs requires testing for tropism before it can be prescribed, due to its mechanism of action?
Which of the following drugs requires testing for tropism before it can be prescribed, due to its mechanism of action?
A patient with a severe penicillin allergy needs treatment for a gram-positive infection. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate choice?
A patient with a severe penicillin allergy needs treatment for a gram-positive infection. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate choice?
Which medication on the list is LEAST likely to be prescribed as a first-line treatment for a common cold?
Which medication on the list is LEAST likely to be prescribed as a first-line treatment for a common cold?
Which drug is an aminoglycoside antibiotic?
Which drug is an aminoglycoside antibiotic?
Which one is the antifungal?
Which one is the antifungal?
Which medication acts as an integrase inhibitor?
Which medication acts as an integrase inhibitor?
Which drug is an antiviral that inhibits viral fusion?
Which drug is an antiviral that inhibits viral fusion?
A patient requires an immunosuppressant following an organ transplant. Which of these medications is MOST likely to be prescribed?
A patient requires an immunosuppressant following an organ transplant. Which of these medications is MOST likely to be prescribed?
Which medication is NOT primarily used to treat bacterial infections?
Which medication is NOT primarily used to treat bacterial infections?
In treating HIV, which drug requires consideration of a patient's viral load and CD4 count to assess its appropriateness and effectiveness?
In treating HIV, which drug requires consideration of a patient's viral load and CD4 count to assess its appropriateness and effectiveness?
Which of the following medications targets DNA gyrase as its primary mechanism of action?
Which of the following medications targets DNA gyrase as its primary mechanism of action?
Which medication listed is MOST likely to cause C. difficile infection as a secondary complication?
Which medication listed is MOST likely to cause C. difficile infection as a secondary complication?
Which agent is most likely used in conjunction with other drugs to AMPLIFY their effect?
Which agent is most likely used in conjunction with other drugs to AMPLIFY their effect?
Which specific mechanism of action is associated with disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Which specific mechanism of action is associated with disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis?
A patient exhibits drug resistance to multiple antiretroviral drugs. Which medication on the list COULD potentially have its absorption impacted by antacids containing magnesium or aluminum?
A patient exhibits drug resistance to multiple antiretroviral drugs. Which medication on the list COULD potentially have its absorption impacted by antacids containing magnesium or aluminum?
Which medication presents a noteworthy risk of QT interval prolongation, especially when combined with other drugs that inhibit CYP3A4?
Which medication presents a noteworthy risk of QT interval prolongation, especially when combined with other drugs that inhibit CYP3A4?
What aspect of Rifampin metabolism presents a major risk for polypharmacy?
What aspect of Rifampin metabolism presents a major risk for polypharmacy?
A patient with renal impairment is prescribed an antiviral medication for a herpes infection. Which drug requires the MOST cautious dose adjustment due to its primary route of elimination?
A patient with renal impairment is prescribed an antiviral medication for a herpes infection. Which drug requires the MOST cautious dose adjustment due to its primary route of elimination?
Which medication listed is used to mitigate the development of opportunistic infection in immunocompromised individuals, but does NOT directly possess antimicrobial properties in isolation?
Which medication listed is used to mitigate the development of opportunistic infection in immunocompromised individuals, but does NOT directly possess antimicrobial properties in isolation?
A patient develops severe neutropenia following chemotherapy. Which intervention MOST directly addresses this specific side effect to reduce the risk of infection?
A patient develops severe neutropenia following chemotherapy. Which intervention MOST directly addresses this specific side effect to reduce the risk of infection?
Flashcards
Azithromycin
Azithromycin
A macrolide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.
Gentamicin
Gentamicin
An aminoglycoside antibiotic effective against gram-negative bacteria.
Vancomycin
Vancomycin
An anti-infective glycopeptide antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections, especially those resistant to other antibiotics.
Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin
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Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
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Clindamycin
Clindamycin
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Rifampin
Rifampin
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Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole
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Fluconazole
Fluconazole
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Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir
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Lamivudine
Lamivudine
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Ritonavir
Ritonavir
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Enfuvirtide
Enfuvirtide
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Cyclosporine
Cyclosporine
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Elvitegravir
Elvitegravir
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Maraviroc
Maraviroc
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Filgristim
Filgristim
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Study Notes
- Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic
- Gentamicin is an anti-infective/aminoglycoside
- Vancomycin is an anti-infective
- Ciprofloxacin is an anti-infective/fluoroquinolone
- Amoxicillin is an anti-infective/aminopenicillin
- Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic
- Rifampin is an antitubercular/anti-infective
- Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide
- Fluconazole is an antifungal
- Valacyclovir is an antiviral
- Lamivudine is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
- Ritonavir is a protease inhibitor
- Enfuvirtide is a fusion inhibitor
- Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant
- Elvitegravir is an integrase inhibitor
- Maraviroc is an antiretroviral/CCR5 coreceptor antagonist
- Filgristim is a colony stimulating factor
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Overview of common anti-infective and immunosuppressant medications. Includes drug classes like macrolides, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and antivirals. Also covers immunosuppressants and antiretroviral medications.
