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A patient presents with a bacterial infection resistant to multiple antibiotics. Which anti-infective agent, known for its efficacy against resistant strains, might be considered?
A patient presents with a bacterial infection resistant to multiple antibiotics. Which anti-infective agent, known for its efficacy against resistant strains, might be considered?
- Vancomycin (correct)
- Amoxicillin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Azithromycin
A patient is diagnosed with a fungal infection. Which of the following medications is most appropriate for treating this type of infection?
A patient is diagnosed with a fungal infection. Which of the following medications is most appropriate for treating this type of infection?
- Valacyclovir
- Gentamicin
- Rifampin
- Fluconazole (correct)
A patient requires medication to inhibit the fusion of HIV to the host cell. Which of the following medications is designed to achieve this specific mechanism of action?
A patient requires medication to inhibit the fusion of HIV to the host cell. Which of the following medications is designed to achieve this specific mechanism of action?
- Enfuvirtide (correct)
- Lamivudine
- Elvitegravir
- Ritonavir
Following an organ transplant, a patient needs medication to prevent rejection. Which of these drugs is an immunosuppressant that might be prescribed?
Following an organ transplant, a patient needs medication to prevent rejection. Which of these drugs is an immunosuppressant that might be prescribed?
A patient has been prescribed Azithromycin. What type of infection is this medication typically used to treat?
A patient has been prescribed Azithromycin. What type of infection is this medication typically used to treat?
A patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which of the following medications is most likely to be included in their treatment regimen?
A patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which of the following medications is most likely to be included in their treatment regimen?
A patient with HIV requires a medication that blocks the virus from entering immune cells by binding to CCR5. Which medication is designed for this purpose?
A patient with HIV requires a medication that blocks the virus from entering immune cells by binding to CCR5. Which medication is designed for this purpose?
A patient is undergoing chemotherapy and is experiencing neutropenia. Which medication would be most appropriate to stimulate the production of white blood cells?
A patient is undergoing chemotherapy and is experiencing neutropenia. Which medication would be most appropriate to stimulate the production of white blood cells?
A patient is prescribed Ciprofloxacin. What type of infection is this medication typically used to treat?
A patient is prescribed Ciprofloxacin. What type of infection is this medication typically used to treat?
A patient has a viral infection and is prescribed Valacyclovir. What specific type of virus is this medication primarily used to treat?
A patient has a viral infection and is prescribed Valacyclovir. What specific type of virus is this medication primarily used to treat?
Flashcards
Azithromycin
Azithromycin
A macrolide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.
Gentamicin
Gentamicin
An aminoglycoside antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.
Vancomycin
Vancomycin
A glycopeptide antibiotic effective against gram-positive bacteria.
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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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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