Exam 1- 2024 Flashcards
(79 cards)
Which of the following antibiotics may NOT be used in pregnancy:
- Amoxicillin
- Azithromycin
- Cephalexin
- Doxycycline
Doxycicline
Which of the following is most likely to have drug-drug interactions?
Fluconazole
Bevacizumab is commonly associated with which of the following side effects?
Increased bleeding
Which of the following prohibits assembly of new retroviral cells?
Protease inhibitors
When is it appropriate for antibiotic prophylaxis?
Prosthetic heart valve
What procedure is considered high risk for infective endocarditis?
Tooth extraction
Which of the following viruses is not a life-long infection?
Influenza A
Which of the following would lessen the effects of Influenza A?
Ostelamivir (tamiflu)
What is the MOA of flucanozle?
Prevents conversion of Ianosterol to Ergosterol
What is the mechanism of action of Zoledronate (Zometa)?
Impairs ability of osteoclasts to form ruffled border to adhere to the bony surface
What is the mechanism of action of Zolendronic Acid (Zometa) on breast cancer?
Inhibits synergistic effect of osteoclasts on breast cancer
What is the mechanism of action of Bevacizumab?
Inhibits VEGF from binding VEGF receptor
To what class of drugs does oxaliplatin belong to?
Platinum compounds
Which of the following antibiotics is commonly recommended for prophylaxis when CD4 counts drops below 50 cells/mm^3?
Azithromycin
(under 200 and under 100 = Bactrim)
Which of the following scenarios suggests need for adjunctive systemic antibiotics in a patient with a periodontal abscess?
Systemic symptoms (fever, malaise, lymphadenopathy)
In a patient with xerostomia and mild oral candidiasis, which of the following is least likely to cause irritation?
Nystatin suspension (Mycostatin)
Which of the following agents has the lowest potential for drug-drug interactions?
Nystatin suspension (mycostatin)
You note that the patient is on once weekly Azithromycin . What does the patient likely have?
HIV; CD4 count below 50, and MAC
Which of the following is used for HIV management?
Genvoya (Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Tenofovir AF, Emtricitabine)
What is the mechanism of action for nystatin?
Binds directly to ergosterol
Which of the following drugs have interactions with warfarin?
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Which type of bacteria is primarily seen in early odontogenic infections?
Gram positive aerobes
Which of the following is the main pathogen of bacterial endocarditis?
Streptococcus
Which of the following antibiotics is active against gram negatives, anaerobes and bactericides?
Augmentin