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ABX Problems and Pitfalls Flashcards

1
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Is Penicilin G narrow spectrum or broad?

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narrow

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Is Pen G penicillinase susceptible?

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Yes

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What are some common bugs Pen G is used against?

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common Strep, meningococcal, G+ rods, spirochetes

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What is the drug of choice for syphilis?

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Pen GProcain and benzithine are forms of Pen G administered IM (extended t1/2)

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What is Pen V used for primarily?

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oropharyngeal infections

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Are Nafcillin and Oxacillin narrow spectrum or broad? Are they penicllinase susceptible?

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Narrow; no

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What are Nafcillin and Oxacillin commonly used for?

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staphylococcal infections

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Are Ampicillin and Amoxicillin narrow or broad spectrum? Penicillinase susceptible?

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Broad; yes

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What are some common bugs that Ampicillin and Amoxicillin are used for?

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E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, H. influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis

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T or F. The gastric acid environment of the stomach neutralizes penicillins

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T, limiting their oral use

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MOST penicillins are eliminated unchanged renally. Exceptions?

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Nafcillin and ampicillin undergo hepatic elimination

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Side effects of Penicillins?

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All- allergic reactions Ampicillin and amoxicillin- rashAmpicillin, Amox, and Clav- diarrheaAll- hemolytic anemiaHigh dose piperacillin, ticaracillin or nafcillin- platelet dysfunction(disrupts calcium)Rare- Oxacillin, Ampicillin, Amoxcillin- hepatic damage, seizures and muscle irritability after high dose in renally impaired patients

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Should Penicillins be taken with a full glass of water?

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Yespenicillins don’t effect CYPs at all

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Do Penicillins have an effect on OCs? If so, what is it? If not, why?

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Yes, they decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (mechanism is via enterohepatic circulation). Advise to take additional precautionary measures

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What other antibiotic is a major inhibitor of OCs?

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rifampin

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What would Cefazolin (1st gen) be used to treat?

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Staph, strep, E.coli, K. pneumoniae

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Which 2nd generation cephalosporin is effective against H. influenzae?

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Cefuroxime

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Which 2nd generation cephalosporins are effective against Bacteriodes spp.?

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Cefoxitin and cefotetan

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Which bug are Cefotaxime, Ceftriaxone, and Ceftizoxime (3rd gen) particularly ineffective against?

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Effective against other gram-

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What are other cephalosporins that are more effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

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Ceftazidime (3rd gen) and Cefepime (4th gen)

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How are most cephalosporins excreted?

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renal. Thus, would need to alter dose if patient had kidney insufficiency

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Which cephalosporin is not renally excreted?

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Ceftriaxone- biliary excretion. Thus, no need to adjust dose for renal insufficiency

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23
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How are most cephalosporins given?

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IV, some PO

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Only a select few (4) reach CSF levels high enough to treat meningitis. Namely:

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Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime CeftazidimeCefepime

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How should you advise a patient to take cephalosporins?

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full treatment course should be taken. Take with food or milk to lessen GI distress

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How should you advise patients taking cephalosporins regarding alcohol use?

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Do not consume alcohol within 72 hr

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Why shouldn’t a patient on cephalosporins drink alcohol?

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they have been known to induce disulfram-like effect (especially with cefotetan)

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What is a disulfram-like effect?

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Acetaldehyde toxic effects are characterized by facial flushing, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia and hypotension, symptoms known as acetaldehyde syndrome, disulfiram-like reactions or antabuse effects.Antabuse is given to alcoholics to induce these symptoms to stop them from drinking

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What are some adverse effects of cephalosporins that should be reported immediately?

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severe diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, mouth sores, mouth swelling, breathing issues

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What are some very frequent adverse effects of ALL cephalosporins?

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1) thrombophlebitis with IV administration 2) Serum-sickness like reaction with prolonged parenteral administration

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What is a very frequent adverse effect that of cephalosporins that is especially true of ceftixime?

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moderate-severe diarrhea

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What are some occasional adverse effects of cephalosporins?

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1) hypersensitivity reaction2) Pain at injection site

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What are some occasional adverse effects of cefaclor (cephalosporins) in children?

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rash and arthritis “serum sickness”

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Other possible rare cephalosporin adverse effects?

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hemolytic anemia, renal dysfunction, seizures, encephalopathy

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What is a possible effect of long term cefazolin use?

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bleeding dysfunction

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36
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Is Aztreonam beta-lactamase resistant?

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Yes

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What kinds of bugs is Aztreonam used for?

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Klebsiella, pseudomonas, Serratia

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What would Aztreonam never be used to treat?

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gram positive bacteria or anaerobes- INEFFECTIVE

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Are Carbapenems (Imipenem and Meropenem) susceptible to beta-lactamases?

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low-susceptibility

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What is Imipenem administered with?

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Cilastin, a renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor

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What are carbapenems commonly to treat?

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gram +ve cocci, gram -ve rods and anaerobes

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How Aztreonam administered?

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IV/IM

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How is Aztreonam excreted?

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renal elimination with minor hepatic metabolic conversion

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How are Carbapenems eliminated?

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renal. Thus, dose adjustment for renal dysfunction necessary

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How are Carbapenems administered?

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IM/IV or IV (Meropenem)

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What are some potential adverse effects of Aztreonam?

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1) injection site reaction2) GI pain3) elevated ALT or AST4) Rare- thrombocytopenia

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What are some potential adverse effects of Carbapenems?

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1) Injection site pain2) fever3) urticaria, rash, or pruritis (meorpenem)4) GI disturbance5) Rare- seizures (Meropenem MUCH LESS LIKELY to cause seizures compared to Imipenem), CDAD (C. diff associated disease)

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How is vancyomycin given usually?

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parenteral- well-distributed in tissue

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49
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When would vanco be given orally?

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for C. diff infection

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How is vanco eliminated?

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unchanged in urine- thus, dose adjustment in renal failure necessary

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What are some frequent adverse effects of vanco?

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thrombophlebitis, fever, and chills

52
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What are some occasional adverse effects of vanco?

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loss of hearing with large or prolonged dosing (more than 10 days)renal damageRed Man syndrome

53
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What are some rare adverse effects of vanco?

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peripheral neuropathy, hypotension, exfoliative dermatitis, thrombocytopenia

54
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What is Fosfomycin used for? How does it work?

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used primarily for uncomplicated UTI. It is given orally and eliminated via urine. In the urine it is effective enough to kill urinary pathogens (i.e. MIC is reached)

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What are some possible adverse effects of fosfomycin?

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diarrhea and vaginitis

56
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What is daptomycin used to treat? How is it given?

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gram+ infection (MRSA and vanco-resitant entercoccus faecalis/faecium); parenteral

57
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How is dapto eliminated?

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renal.

58
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Side effects of dapto?

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fever, headache, rash, injection site reactionRarely- elevated CPK and rhabdomyolysis, peripheral neuropathy, CDAD

59
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Dapto use should be monitored closely. Especially if the patient is taking ______.

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

60
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What are some common uses of tetracyclines?

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chlamydiae, mycoplasma, rickettsiae spirochetes, H. pylori

61
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How is Tetracycline given?

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PO

62
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How is Tigecycline given?

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IV

63
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How are tetracyclines eliminated?

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renal and hepatic doxycycline- hepatic

64
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Is tissue distribution of tetracyclines good? What about CSF?

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good penetration of tissues including CSF

65
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Side effects of tetracyclines?

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1) GI distress (less for doxycycline)2) severe renal damage with IV3) tooth staining; photo-toxicity4) RARE-Hairy tongue- bacterial or yeast outgrowth (common in heavy tobacco users, oxidizing mouthwashes)

66
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What side effect is especially common minocycline?

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vomiting and vertigo (CNS effect)

67
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What are macrolides and ketolides commonly used to treat?

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commonuity acquired pneumonia, pertussis, cornyebacteria, chamydiarenal and hepatic elimination

68
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What is clarithromycin inactive against?

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gram- spp.

69
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What would telithromycin be used for?

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mild-moderate community-acquired pneumonia ONLY

70
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How is clarithromycin given?

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PO

71
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How is telithromycin given?

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PO

72
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How are erythromycin and azithromycin given?

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PO/IV

73
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Where are macrolides and ketolides commonly distributed to?

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wide tissue distribution with accumulation in macrophages, spleen, liver, kidneys, and particularly the lungs

74
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Which macrolides/ketolides are CYP3A4 inhibitors?

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erthyromycin and telithromycin,and clarithromycin to a lesser extent

75
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How does azithromycin affect CYPs?

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It does not

76
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What are SOME drugs you would want to monitor closely/adjust dosing if given concurrently with macrolides?

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1) Midazolam with E or C2) Clozapine 3) Theophylline4) Warfarin

77
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Common adverse reactions to macrolides?

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Reversible dose-related hearing loss, GI pain, increased hepatic enzymes, abnormal vision, injection site reactions

78
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How can macrolides affect the heart?

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QT prolongation, Torsades de pointes

79
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Many experts advise against telithromycin use. Why?

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can cause serious and fatal hepatotoxicity and cause serious visual disturbances

80
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What disease can telithromycin greatly exacerbate?

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Myasthenia gravis

81
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How should tetracyclines be taken?

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take full course, with full glass of water, no alcohol, avoid diary products (Milk)**avoid sun or tanning lamps

82
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What would clindamycin be used for?

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skin, soft tissue, and anaerobic infections outside CNS

83
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How is clindamycin administered?

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PO/IV- good distribution with both

84
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How is clindamycin eliminated?

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mostly hepatic with minimal renal excretion.

85
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Would you need to adjust clindamycin dose for renal dysfunction? Hepatic dysfunction?

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Hepatic ONLY

86
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What are some possible side effects of clindamycin?

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diarrhea, hypersensitivityoccasional CDADRarely blood dyscrasia, hepatotoxicity, polyarthritis

87
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What is Chloramphenicol commonly used to treat?

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H. influenza, Salmonella, CNS bacteriodes infections, vanco-resistant Enterococcusgood for pneumococcal or meningococcal meningitis

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How is Chloramphenicol given?

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IV

89
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How is Chloramphenicol eliminated?

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more than 90% are glucuronidated in the liver; and then fecal elimination

90
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In what group is Chloramphenicol especially dangerous in? Why?

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neonates have immature hepatic function leading to drug accumulation (Grey Baby Syndrome- cyanosis, hypotension, and often death)

91
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How is Chloramphenicol distributed?

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widely distributed; lowest levels in brain and CSF

92
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Side effects of Chloramphenicol?

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black box warning- serious and fatal blood dyscrasia; some reports of aplastic anemia ending in leukemia

93
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What is Linezolid used to treat?

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Enterococcus faecium and faecalis, including vanc. resistantMRSA, Staph. epi and penicillin resistant Strep pneumoniaegiven PO or IV

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How is Linezolid distributed?

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widespread with great CSF penetration and good brain penetration

95
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Side effects of Linezolid?

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reversible thrombocytopenia with prolonged administration, peripheral and optic (nerve) neuropathy (loss of vision), serotonin syndrome with pts taking SSRIs (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)

96
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How do aminoglycosides work?

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block formation of translation initiation complex, causing mis-readingwork in an oxygen-dependent manner

97
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Are aminoglycosides effective against gram positive bugs?

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No, gram- only. Synergistic with beta-lactams

98
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What is Amikacin (aminoglycoside)used for?

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generally reserved for bacteria known or suspected of being resistant to the other aminoglycosides

99
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What is Genatmicin (aminoglycoside) used for?

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hospital-acquired infections; H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis, Shigella

100
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What is Tobramycin used for?

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similar to gentamicin;In vitro studies suggest higher activity vs. P. aeruginosa & lower activity vs. Serratia

101
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How are amingoglycosides administered?

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parenteral (neomycin cant because of toxicity)

102
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How are aminoglycosides eliminated?

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100%- renal function is critical here

103
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Side effects of aminoglycosides?

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BLACK BOX WARNING:*1) neuro and ototoxicity (ear)- avoid with concurrent neurotoxic agents 2) nephrotoxicity– avoid with concurrent nephrotoxic agents 3) Neuromuscular blockade- respiratory paralysis possibleagranulocytosis, anaphylactoid reactions, dermal reactions

104
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What do you need to monitor when giving aminoglycosides?

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BUN/Cr, serum drug levels, audiometry

105
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What is clotrimoxazole given for?

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urinary tract infections, shigellosis, otitis media, traveller’s diarrhea, bronchitis, Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, Nocardia, MRSA infections

106
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How is clotrimoxazole given?

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PO, or IV for serious infection

107
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How is clotrimoxazole eliminated?

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equal hepatic and renal. Dose adjustment for both dysfunction

108
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Side effects of clotrimoxazole?

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Allergic reactions are common esp. with HIV Occasional: elevated SCr, hyperkalemia ; renal insufficiency

109
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What are the fluoroquinolones?

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ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, Gemifloxacin, Moxifloxacin

110
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How is cipro eliminated?

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hepatic and renal with significant CYP metabolism• Inhibit CYP1A2, 3A4

111
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How is olfoxacin eliminated?

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mostly renal and uncharged

112
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How is levofloxacin eliminated?

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mostly renal and uncharged

113
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How is gemifloxacin eliminated?

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eliminated largely unchanged; stool over urine

114
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How is moxifloxaxin eliminated?

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eliminated largely as parental conjugates in stool and urine

115
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Which fluoroquinolones require dose adjustment in renal dysfunction?

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All but moxifloxacin

116
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Side effects of fluoroquinolones?

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BLACK BOX* tendonitis and tendon rupture risk in all ages, especially in elderly, patients on corticosteroids and pts with heart/lung/kidney transplantmay exacerbate weakness in pts with myasthenia gravis

117
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Rare side effects of fluoroquinolones?

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cardiovascular toxicity, arrythmias, and QT prolongationacute renal failureDermatologic rashes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and photosensitivity

118
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What event can cause increased accessibility to the CSF via inhibited P-gp activity?

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inflammation of meningesAlso there is less CSF production to block drug access and the inflammed meninges are leakier

119
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Which antimicrobials should not be given during pregnancy?

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clarithromycin, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides (Clotrimoxazole)

120
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How are quinupristin-dalfopristin administered?

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IV

121
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How are quinupristin-dalfopristin eliminated?

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mostly heptic with minimal renal

122
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Is quinupristin-dalfopristin disrtibution good?

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yes

123
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Drug interactions with quinupristin-dalfopristin?

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strong CYP3A4 inhibitor

124
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Side effects of quinupristin-dalfopristin?

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frequent thrombophlebitis, arthralgia, myalgianot common b/c of use of linezolid or dapto

125
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The post-antibiotic effect states that continued inhibition of microbial expansion/activity after serum drug level falls. How?

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1) slow recovery after reversible nonlethal damage to cell structures 2) persistence of the drug at a binding site or within the periplasmic space3) the need to synthesize new enzymes before growth can resume4) postantibiotic leukocyte enhancement (PALE)

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