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Broad spectrum PCN

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Ampicillin

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Interesting SE of ampicillin

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Black tongue (thrush)

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How is Ampicillin taken?

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Empty stomach w/ water

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Important Rx interactions w/ ampicillin?

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Tetracycline - decreases the effectiveness

Allopurinol/Probencid - decreases elimination AND increases concentraion (effectiveness)

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Which PCN combo is taken PO?

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Amoxicillin/Clavulante

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How is cefalozin taken?

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With food

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Purpose of cefalozin?

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Presurgery Prophylaxis

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Important Rx interactions w/ cefalozin?

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Vancomycin and Aminoglycosides

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What are alternatives to PCN allergies?

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Impenem-Cilastatin
Vancomycin (PCN resistant)
Erythromycin

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What class is cefalozin?

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Cephalosporin

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What class is Impenem-Cilastatin?

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Carbapenems

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Which Rx affect Liver Fx?

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Impenem-Cilastatin

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What class is Aztreonam?

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Monobactams

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Does Aztreonam work on GN or GP organisms?

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GN and gentler on NF

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Important Rx interactions w/ Aztreonam?

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Aminoglycosides (Renal)

Furesemide (INC conc/effectiveness)

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What class is gentamicin?

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Aminoglycosides

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Purpose of prescribing gentamicin?

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Serious GN or anaerobic infections

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Important gentamicin SE?

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Ototoxic (permanent)

Nephrotoxic

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Important RX interactions w/ gentamicin?

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If combo w/ PCN - decrease dose
Vancomycin
Amphotercin B
Loop Diuretics

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What class is Ciprofloxacin?

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FLQ

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What class is tetracycline hydrochloride?

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Tetracyclines

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What class is TMP-SMX?

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Sulfonamides

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What Rx is for anthrax infections/prophylaxis?

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Ciprofloxacin

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What Rx is associated with tendonitis/Achilles tendon rupture?

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Ciprofloxacin

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What Rx is associated with tooth discoloration?
Tetracycline hydrochloride | CI <8yo and PREG
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What Rx is preferred for Pneumocystis Jiroveci (HIV inf)?
TMP-SMX
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What medications are preferred for UTI's?
TMP-SMX | Nitrofurantoin
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What medications are CI for PEDS?
Ciprofloxacin (Not 1st L) TMP-SMX (<2mo - kernictus) Tetracycline Hydrochloride (Tooth discoloration)
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What Rx prolongs QT Interval?
Ciprofloxacin
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What Rx if combined w/ another Rx requires ACHS?
TMP-SMX and Sulfonylureas
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What Rx is used to TXT uncomplicated UTI or prophylaxis for UTI's?
Nitrofurantoin
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Which Rx is not ABX and is used for UTI pain relief?
Phenazopyridine
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What Rx is bacterial static?
Erythromycin
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What Rx is used for STI eye infections in newborns as an ointment?
Erythromycin
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What is erythromycin combined w/ to increase ability?
Streptomicin
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What Rx is ototoxic?
Gentamicin (IRREV) Erythromycin (REV) Vancomycin
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What Rx is associated with crystal build up and requires 1.5-3L of fluid?
TMP-SMX
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What is an important SE of TMP-SMX?
SJS
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What is an important SE of nitrofurantoin?
EKG - BBB - Wide QRS and ventricle issues
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What Rx decreases WBC/PLT?
Phenazopyririnde
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How is erythromycin taken?
Empty stomach with water
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What is an important RX combination that could cause cardiac arrest?
Erythromycin and Diltizam or Fluconazole
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What Rx is associated w/ disulfram reaction (ETOH)?
Metronidazole
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What Rx combination is associated with serotonin syndrome?
Linezolid - SSRI's - MAOI's - TCA's
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What Rx is a first line C-Diff TXT?
Metronidazole - (1 dose prophylaxis if abdominal surgery occurs quickly)
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What Rx is extrapyridimal SE's?
Metronidazole
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What Rx can cause redman syndrome?
Vancomycin
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What Rx can treat MRSA/VRE?
Linezolid
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What Rx combination can be used for C-Diff?
Metronidazole (IV) and Vancomycin (PO)
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What Rx can cause bone marrow suppression?
Linezolid
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What Rx is for nonresistant and active TB infections only?
Rifampin
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What Rx changes the colors of various body fluids?
Rifampin - Harmless
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What Rx can cause optic neuritis?
Ethambutol - visual acuity monitoring
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Which TB Rx is not hepatotoxic?
Ethambutol
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What TB Rx should be taken with vitamins?
Isoniazid - B6
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Which TB Rx causes a increasingly efficient liver?
Rifampin
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Do not give these RXN for PCN allergies...
PCN, Cephalosporins, and Carbapenems
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What monobactam is not cross sensitive with PCN?
Aztreonam
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S/S and Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS)?
Malaise, low fever | Rash to Slough
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What are S/S of redman syndrome?
Flush, HOTN Rash GIve >=60m diluted
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Four 1st line TB Rx?
Isoniazid Rifampin Pyrazinamide Ethanbutol
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Four 2nd line TB Rx?
Levofloxacin (FLQ) Moxifloxacin (FLQ) Amikacin (Aminoglycoside) Streptomycin (Macrolide)
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TXT recommendation for latent TB infection?
TXT - 1 Rx for 9mo OR 2 Rx for 3mo
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TXT recommendation for active TB infection?
TXT - 4 Rx for 2mo OR 2 Rx for 4mo
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Rx affecting liver Fx
Carbapenems, Erythromycin, Isoniazid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide
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How to monitor LFTs?
Liver enzymes, TP, albumin, bilirubin
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How to monitor Renal Fx?
Titrate - Check I/O - labs (Cr/BUN/SG) - Fluids
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Rx causing C-Diff or yeast infections?
PCN, Cephs, Aztreonam, Tertacycline Hydrochloride, Erythromycin,
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Rx that interact w/ metalllics?
Ciprofloxacin, Tertacycline Hydrochloride, Erythromycin
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Rx that cause photosensitivity?
TMP-SMX, Tertacycline Hydrochloride, Ciprofloxacin

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