exam 2- lecture 3 Flashcards
when is TB no longer infective?
2-3 weeks if pt. compliance
what are the stages of dental infections?
stage 1: aerobes
stage 2: mixed infection of aerobes and anarobes
stage 3: anaerobic
what is the most common fungal infection and what is it treated with?
candidiasis
nystatin, clortimazole, ketoconazole or flucanazole
these are a large group of endogenous proteins having antiviral, cytotoxic, and immunodulating action
Interferons
what are antiretovial agents used in combo called?
cocktails
what does ACT drug do?
inhibits HIV synthesis and reduces morbidity and mortalitly from AIDS and AIDS related complex (ARC)
toxicity of this is bone marrow suppression
this is the first antifungal effective in treating toenail fungus
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
what are the side effects from cephalosporins?
low incidence of adverse reactions
GI effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
this is known as chlor am kill em all, broad spectrum, acteriostatic antibiotic
chloramphenicol
what do systemic fungal disease include?
aspergillosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and mucormycosis
these are treated with amphotecerin b and miconazole
what is nystatin used for?
both treatment and prevention of oral candidiasis.. available in aqueous solution 100,000 units/ml
“swish, swirl, and swallow” rinse 5 ml for 2 minutes 4-5 times daily for 10-14 days
also comes in lozenges
why may antibiotics be ineffective?
pt. compliance wrong antibiotic poor debridement resistant organism concentration of ABC, didnt reach intended site host defenses inadequate
what is the most common drug to treat aids?
AZT
what are some disadvantages of Ketoconazole?
in high doses it lowers the serum level of testosterone, in men it can cause gynecomastia and impotence
pregnancy category C, excreted into breast milk
can decrease the effect of oral contraceptive
what should you encourage pts. to do when taking sulfonamides?
drink plenty of water
wha tare some tinea infections that affect skin?
athletes foot, jock itch and ring worm
what is quinolones indicated for?
contraindicated in pregnant women and nursing mother
used for lower resp. tract, skin, bone and joint, and urinary tract infections
with cephalosporin, what designates the width of microbial action?
the generation
what does treatment f antituberculosis agents consist of?
isonazid (INH), Rifampin and Pyrazinamide
INH+Rifampin every day for 9-12 mths
Pyrazinamide everyday for 2 mths
what type of pts. are fungal infections most likely to occur in?
pts. who are immunocompromised
what are the oral chracteristics of acycolovir?
most common side effect is headache
treatment of herpes genitals recurrent herpes
usual dose is 200 mg every 4 hrs (5x day for 10 days)
needs to be started as soon as prodromal stage starts
this is effective against candidiasis as well as histoplasmosis and blastomycosis and is used to treat candidiasis
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
how are cephalosporins administered?
by mouth, intramuscular or intravaneous
when are hypersensitivity reactions higher?
in patients with a history of penicllin allergy