Pharmacy Flashcards

Medication

1
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What large group bacteriostatic agents inhibit protein synthesis

A

Macrolides

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2
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What are examples of Macrolides

A

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

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

A

Azithromycin

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4
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What agents inhibit or suppress growth of fungal, dermatophytes, and Candida

A

Anti-fungals

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5
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What broad-spectrum antifungal that inhibits “candida albicans” , fungus growth, and pathogenic dermatophytes

A

Clotrimazole ( Lotrimin, Mycelex)

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6
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What anti-parasitic is indicated for scabies and crab lice?

A

Permethrin (Elimite/Nix)

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7
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What anti-parasitic is indicated for amebiasis?

A

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

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

A

Mebendazole (Vermox)

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9
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What is the drug of choice for prevention or relapse of malaria caused by P.vivax P.ovale (contraindicated for G6PD)

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Primaquine Phosphate

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