Nephrotoxicity and Anti-Infective Agents

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What is the term for the suppression of normal flora, leading to an overgrowth of Candida Albicans?

  • Bacterial Resistance
  • Fungal Overgrowth (correct)
  • Super Infection
  • Nephrotoxicity

What is the term for the highest concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream?

  • Slough
  • Trough
  • Peak (correct)
  • Hematological reaction

What is the term for a genetic disorder that can lead to hemolysis?

  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Steven Johnson Syndrome
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • G6PD (correct)

What is the term for a medication that targets few organisms?

<p>Narrow Spectrum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an allergic reaction characterized by wheals on the face, neck, and extremities?

<p>Steven Johnson Syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the lowest concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream?

<p>Trough (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for normal, useful bacteria found in the body?

<p>Lactobacillus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'pc' stand for in medical terminology?

<p>After meals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'O.D.' in medical notation?

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What is the term for a medication formulation designed for gradual release over time?

<p>Sustained release (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'b.i.d.' mean in medical terminology?

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What is the term for administering medication through an IV line?

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What does the abbreviation 'pr' stand for in medical notation?

<p>Rectally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a sweetened, flavored liquid medication?

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What is the term for the slowing of multiplication of microorganisms?

<p>Bacteriostatic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is characterized by clay-colored stools?

<p>Hepatotoxicity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a medication that is effective against many organisms?

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What is the term for the reaction caused by mold or penicillin allergy?

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What is the term for the re-seeding of normal flora in the bowels?

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What is the term for a severe allergic reaction characterized by wheals on the face, neck, and extremities?

<p>Steven Johnson Syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a genetic disorder that can lead to hemolysis?

<p>G6PD (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'hs' stand for in medical notation?

<p>At bedtime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for administering medication through a method under the skin?

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What does the abbreviation 'q4h' mean in medical notation?

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What does the abbreviation 'O.U.' stand for in medical notation?

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What is the term for a solution containing alcohol and medicinal substances?

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What does the abbreviation 'STAT' stand for in medical notation?

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What does the abbreviation 'IVPB' stand for in medical notation?

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Which of the following abbreviations indicates the administration of medication at a specific time of day?

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What is the term for a medication that is designed to be released slowly over time?

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Which of the following abbreviations is used to indicate the administration of medication through a specific route?

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What is the term for a medication that is administered under the tongue?

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Which of the following abbreviations is used to indicate the administration of medication at bedtime?

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What is the term for a diagnosis in medical records?

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Which of the following abbreviations is used to indicate the administration of medication as needed?

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Which medication is effective against many organisms and can lead to superinfection?

<p>Vancomycin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reaction caused by enzymes produced to break down anti-infective drugs?

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What is the term for the suppression of normal flora, leading to an overgrowth of Candida Albicans?

<p>Fungal overgrowth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reaction caused by mold or penicillin allergy?

<p>Cross sensitivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the highest concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream?

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What is the term for the lowest concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream?

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What is the term for the re-seeding of normal flora in the bowels?

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What is the term for a severe allergic reaction characterized by wheals on the face, neck, and extremities?

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What is the term for the suppression of normal flora, leading to an overgrowth of Candida Albicans?

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What is the term for the concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream at its lowest point?

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What is the term for a medication that targets few organisms?

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What is the term for the slowing of multiplication of microorganisms?

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What is the term for a genetic disorder that can lead to hemolysis?

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What is the term for the reaction caused by mold or penicillin allergy?

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Which abbreviation is used to indicate the administration of medication before meals?

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'O.S.' in medical notation?

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Which medication formulation is designed for gradual release over time?

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'p.r.n.' in medical notation?

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Which method of administering medication involves injecting under the skin?

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'STAT' in medical notation?

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Which abbreviation is used to indicate the administration of medication through an IV line?

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