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Pharmacology Chapter
Pharmacy Tech JATC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the term used to describe dosing that produces escalating antibiotic levels early in the dosing interval followed by a prolonged dose-free period? | pulse dosing |
| Echinocandins are a class of antifungals that work by which of the following actions? | inhibit synthesis of fungal cell wall |
| Which of the following organisms is responsible for vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush infections? | Candida |
| Which of the following drugs is applied to the eyes of newborns as a prophylactic agent against gonorrhea? | erythromycin |
| All quinolone drugs must be dispensed with a medication guide because of the increased risk of which of the following? | tendon rupture |
| Aminoglycosides carry a black box warning associated with which of the following concerns? | nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity |
| Which of the following brand and generic drug names for common penicillins are paired correctly? | penicillin G (Pfizerpen) |
| Patients who are allergic to penicillin antibiotics have a 10% chance of being allergic to which of the following other drug classes? | cephalosporins |
| Patients with which of the following disease states should be warned about taking cefdinir due to an inert ingredient? | diabetes |
| A fungus is a single-cell organism similar to an animal cell that reproduces by which of the following ways? | spores |
| The most common sulfa drug is a combination of which of the following active ingredients? | sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim |
| Which of the following is not a topical antifungal agent? | Ancobon |
| What is the term used to describe an antibiotic that kills the invading organisms? | bactericidal agent |
| Which of the following antifungal agents can cause transient vision changes, nail loss, and skin rash? | voriconazole |
| Which of the following classifications of drugs should be avoided in children younger than 8 years old and pregnant or lactating women due to possible permanent damage to teeth? | tetracyclines |
| Tetracyclines are among the drugs of choice for all of the following conditions except | fungal infections. |
| Which of the following isnot an aminoglycoside antibiotic? | azithromycin |
| All the following belong to the macrolide antibiotic class except | clindamycin. |
| What is the generic name of a drug that is usually dosed as 500 mg on day 1, then 250 mg daily for days 2 through 5? | azithromycin |
| Which of the following brand names is an ophthalmic dosage form of an aminoglycoside? | Tobrex |
| Which of the following is a lab test used to identify bacteria and facilitate the choice of drug treatment? | C&S |
| Which of the following trace minerals is used topically to treat and prevent infections and promote wound healing? | zinc |
| What is the term used to describe an antibiotic that inhibits the growth or multiplication of bacteria? | bacteriostatic agent |
| The use of nitrofurantoin may cause discoloration of the urine to a _____ color. | brown |
| How is the dose determined for aminoglycosides? | It is dosed based on weight or therapeutic drug levels. |
| Which of the following bacteria is correctly paired with the associated infection? | Helicobacter pylori;stomach ulcers |
| Which of the following medications is not a cephalosporin antibiotic? | ciprofloxacin |
| What drug is the preferred agent for MRSA infections, endocarditis, and Clostridium difficile infections? | vancomycin |
| What is the mechanism of action by which aminoglycosides kill bacteria? | blocking protein formation |
| Which of the following antifungal agents is given to a patient orally for vaginal or oral candidiasis? | fluconazole |
| Tetracyclines are a class of antibiotics that are bacteriostatic and work by which of the following actions? | blocking protein formation |
| Why does clindamycin carry a boxed warning? | severe colitis |
| Which of the following medications is effective against fungi, protozoa, and bacteria? | metronidazole |
| Which of the following is a brand name for a shampoo to treat fungal infections? | Nizoral |
| Which antifungal is most often used in a liquid form to swish and swallow for thrush? | nystatin |
| In 1936, the first true antibiotic _____ was discovered. | sulfanilamide |
| What is the term for an infection that occurs while in a hospital or nursing home? | nosocomial infection |
| All the following are conditions in which clindamycin would be prescribed, except | influenza |
| Which of the following drugs is classified as a macrolide | azithromycin |
| When this drug is dispensed a "Do not drink Alcohol" sticker must be attached to the container. | metronidazole |
| What auxiliary label on antibiotic prescriptions might help reduce antimicrobial resistance | Take all of this medication |
| Which antibiotic is effective against bacteria, fungi and protozoa? | Flagyl |
| Which drug class should not be ingested with dairy products and antacids? | tetracyclines |
| Why should a counting tray be swabbed with alcohol after dispensing an antibiotic? | to prevent cross-contamination |
| What is a characteristic of Stevens-Johnson syndrome? | redness of the skin |
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