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1
Q

What bacteriostatic drug will cause grey baby syndrome?

A

Chloramphenicol

2
Q

What are tetracyclins used for primarily in Optometric settings?

A

lid infections

3
Q

What drugs are the first line of defense against MRSA?

A

vancomycin > trimethoprime > tobramycin

4
Q

What is a major side effect of Gentamycin and causes increase of the intracranial pressure?

A

Pseudotumor cerebri

5
Q

What type of fluoroquinolone is great for bacterial keratitis?

A

levofloxacin

6
Q

What does “-floxacin” refer to?

A

fluoroquinolones

7
Q

What is a common adverse reaction gentamycin can have in children?

A

pseudotumor cerebri; increased inter cranial pressure

8
Q

What type of toxicity can Polymixin B generate?

A

nephrotoxicity

9
Q

What are the 4 anti invectives that are Gm-?

A

PAFT; polymixin B, amnioglycosides, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclin

10
Q

If a patient has a lung problem, what is the best anti-inflammatory drug for this use?

A

tetracyclin

11
Q

What drug type causes increased warfarin effect and anti-coagulation?

A

tetracycline

12
Q

MRSA is most resistant to which PCN?

A

methicillin

13
Q

What is the best drug to use for children with acute bacterial infection?

A

Polymixin B and Trimethoprim; Polytrim