Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Simmons Pharm 2 Exam 3 > First-line Treatment > Flashcards

First-line Treatment Flashcards

(63 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What should potentially replace antibiotics for bacterial skin infections?

A

Incision and drainage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Top 2 topical choices for non-folliculitis bacterial skin infections.

A

Mupirocin (Bactroban) and Retapamulin (Altabax)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are your 3 topical choices for folliculitis?

A

Clindamycin
Erythromycin
Bactroban

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are 1st-line treatments for simple skin infections in oral antibiotics?

A

Amoxicillin/clavulinic acid or
Cephalexin or
Didoxacillin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are your options for pseudomonal infections with oral antibiotics?

A

Ciprofloxacin or

Beta lactam + macrolide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are your oral antibiotic choices for MRSA?

A 
Clindamycin
Bactrim
Doxycycline
Minocycline
Linezolid
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is 1st-line treatment for acne?

A

Non-pharm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is 1st-line pharm treatment for acne?

A

Keratolytics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What topical antibiotics are preferred for acne?

A

Erythromycin
Clindamycin
Sulfacetamide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What oral antibiotics are preferred for acne?

A

Tetracycline
Doxycycline
Minocycline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is 1st-line treatment for scabies?

A

Elimite cream

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is 1st-line treatment for flea/mosquito bites?

A

Benadryl and Calamine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Which lice treatments are OTC?

A

Pyrethrins or permethrin
Benzoyl alcohol
Dimeticone lotion
Olive oil, vaseline, mayonnaise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Which lice treatment is not 1st-line?

A

Lindane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is 1st-line treatment for eczema?

A

Emollients

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is 2nd-line treatment for eczema?

A

Topical steroids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is 1st-line treatment for seborrheic dermatitis?

A

Topical Ketoconazole

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Treatments for Psoriasis?

A 
Emollients
Topical steroids
Tar/keratolytic shampoo
Tar & UV light
Keratolytic agents to plaques
Anthralin ung to plaques
Vitamin D Calcitrol
Tazarotene (retinoid)
Systemic treatments
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is 1st-line treatment against oral candida?

A

Nystatin or Mycelex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is used to decrease shedding in tinea capitis?

A

Ketoconazole

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What is 1st-line treatment for tinea versicolor caused by malassezia furfur?

A

Ketoconazole

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What is 1st-line OTC prevention of dermatophytes?

A

Tolnaftate (Tinactin)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What is 1st-line for topical treatment of nail infections?

A

Ciclopirox (Pen-Lac, Loprox)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What is 1st-line for systemic treatment of tinea infections?

A

Griseofulvin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
What is 1st-line systemic treatment for nail infections?
Terbinafine (Lamisil), Itraconazole
26
What is 1st-line for yeast skin infections?
Nystatin
27
What is 1st-line for vaginal infections?
Imidazoles (Miconazole usually)
28
What meds do you use for tinea pedis?
Tinactin, Lotrimin, Econazole
29
What meds do you use for tinea manum?
Imadazoles, Allylamines, Tolnaftate
30
What meds do you use for tinea corporis?
Imadazoles, Allylamines, Tolnaftate
31
What is 1st-line for tinea captitis?
Griseofulvin
32
What is 1st-line treatment for HSV?
Acyclovir
33
What can be used in high doses for CMV prophylaxis but is not preferred?
Valacylcovir
34
What is 1st-line treatment for CMV and post-organ transplant or HIV?
Ganciclovir
35
What acid is used for nongential warts?
Salicylic acid
36
What is used for both warts and molluscum?
Imiquimod
37
What oral treatment can be used for warts in children?
Cimetidine
38
What is used for flat warts?
Retinoic acid
39
Which class of meds is 1st-line for flu treatment?
Neuraminidase Inhibitors (Oseltamir and Zanamivir)
40
What is used for gingivostomatitis?
Benadryl : Kaopectate | Severe--oral Acyclovir
41
Preferred treatment for genital warts d/t BID dosing?
Valacyclovir
42
What is the best, but most expensive, treatment for molluscum?
Imiquimod
43
What is 1st-line treatment for molluscum?
No treatment
44
Which antipsychotics control both negative and positive symptoms, not just positive?
Atypicals (2nd generation)
45
Which meds are used for schizophrenia?
Ziprasidone (Geodon) or Aripiprazole (Abilify)
46
Which meds are used for mania?
Aripiprazole (Ability) + mood stabilizer (Lithium or Valproic acid)
47
What meds are good for parkinsonia signs and symptoms?
Benztropine (Cogentin) Antihistamines with anticholinergic properties Amantdine (Symmetrel)
48
What class of med helps with akathisa?
BBs
49
What med is used for smoking cessation?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
50
What atypical AP is used for depression?
Abilify
51
What is 1st-line treatment for depression?
SSRIs
52
What is 1st-line treatment for anxiety?
Benzos
53
What meds can be used for insomnia?
Zolpidem (Ambien) Eszopicione (Lunesta) Serotonin receptor antagonists (Trazodone, Remeron) Tricyclics (Elavil)
54
What is 1st-line treatment for ADHD?
Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) | Mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall)
55
What med is good for ADHD if there is a risk of abuse?
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
56
Which med is good for ADHD mixed with anxiety?
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
57
Which ADHD med is good with tics?
Clonidine
58
Which osteoporosis meds are best for reducing both spine and hip fractures?
Alendronate and Risendronate
59
What is 1st-line treatment for symptom relief in HYPERthyroidism?
Propanolol | Atenolol if history of RAD or hypoglycemia
60
What is 1st-line treatment for HYPERthyroidism?
Methimazole
61
What is 1st-line treatment for HYPOthryoidism?
Levothyroxine
62
Which type of calcium is used for patients on PPIs and H2Bs?
Calcium citrate
63
Which type of calcium is used for all patients not on PPIs or H2Bs?
Calcium carbonate

Simmons Pharm 2 Exam 3 (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions