Pharmacy

Question 1

What large group bacteriostatic agents inhibit protein synthesis

Answer 1

Macrolides

Question 2

What are examples of Macrolides

Answer 2

Erythromycin (E-Mycin), Azithromycin (Zithromax), mycin etc.

Question 3

What macrolide is used to treat community-acquired pneumonia, otitis media, STDs, & bacterial sinusitis

Answer 3

Azithromycin

Question 4

What agents inhibit or suppress growth of fungal, dermatophytes, and Candida

Answer 4

Anti-fungals

Question 5

What broad-spectrum antifungal that inhibits “candida albicans” , fungus growth, and pathogenic dermatophytes

Answer 5

Clotrimazole ( Lotrimin, Mycelex)

Question 6

What anti-parasitic is indicated for scabies and crab lice?

Answer 6

Permethrin (Elimite/Nix)

Question 7

What anti-parasitic is indicated for amebiasis?

Answer 7

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Question 8

What anti-parasitic is the drug of choice for pinworm and roundworm infestations?

Answer 8

Mebendazole (Vermox)

Question 9

What is the drug of choice for prevention or relapse of malaria caused by P.vivax P.ovale (contraindicated for G6PD)

Answer 9

Primaquine Phosphate