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Ch 4, 5 &17

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Bacteria that require oxygen to survive are known as   Aerobic  
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What is the biggest challange in develpoing a new antibiotic   Killing the bacteria without harming the patient  
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What is true of a Bacteriostatic antibiotic   It INHIBITS the growth or multiplication of bacteria  
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The most frequent form of bacterial resistance to antibiotics results when bacteria   Destroy the antibiotic by Bacterial Enzymes  
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What is the most serious alleric reaction to penicillins   Anaphylaxis  
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Which statment regarding Linezolid (Zyvox) is incorrect   It should be stored in a Clear Glass container  
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How do penicillins work   They Prevent Bacteria from forming their rigid cell wall  
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Diabetic patients who are prescribed cefdinir (omnicef) in oral suspension must be infromed   Of the high Sugar content of the drug  
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What is the mechanism of action of Quinolones on bacteria?   They Antagonize the Enzyme responsible for coiling and replicating DNA  
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What are two major side effects of Aminoglycosides?   Nephrotoxicity and Ototoxicity (ability to damage the kidneys and the organs of hearin)  
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Which of the following antibiotics is used for serious gram-positive infections and as a prophylaxis preceeding abdominal surgery   Clindamyicin (Cleocin)  
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What drug that is not an antibiotic is approved for the specific indication of sepsis because of its anticoagulant properties   Drotrecogin alfa (Xigris)  
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What auxiliary label on antibiotic prescriptions might help to reduce antimicrobial resistance?   Take all of this medication  
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What is the characteristic of Steven-Johnson syndrome   Redness of the skin (Blotches)  
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Why might a dentist prescribe Amoxicillin   To provide prohylaxis (preventative dosing) for patients requiring dental procedures  
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Which Cephalosporine in oral suspension form has a sugar content of 2.86 g per teaspoon   Cefdinir (omnicef)  
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Which drug is primarily used to treat pulmonary (lung) infections   Azithromycin (Zithromax, ZPAK )  
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Telithromycin (Ketek) belongs to what class of antibiotics   Ketolide  
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Which antibiotic has been overused   Vancomycin (Vancocin)  
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How can antibiotics worsen fungal infections   Antibiotics may kill the body's natural Flora, which tend to keep fungi in check  
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What is the mechanism of action of some antifungal drugs   Interfere with the Synthesis of Ergosterol, a building block for fungal cell membranes  
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What is becoming a common dosing method for treating fungal nail infections   Pulse Dosing (1 week per month)  
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What aspect of the fungal cell wall is affected by Amphotericin B   Permibility ( the ability of the material to allow molecules or ions to pass through it)  
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What is an example of a Chronic viral illness   Herpes  
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What is a viral inflammation of the liver   Hepatitis  
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What term is used to describe a specific antibody produced mostly by B-lymphocytes with help from T helper cells   Immunoglobulin  
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Which of the following antiviral drug is also effective in treating patients with Parkinsonism   Amantadine (Symmetrel)  
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Which of the following drugs is not an NNRTI (non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor)   Didanosine (Videx)  
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Which antifungal is most often prescribed in liquid form to swish and swallow   Nystatin (Mycostatin)  
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In which of the ways is a virus different from a bacterium   The virus takes over the host cell nuclear activity  
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What is the last stage of a viral infection   The virus takes over the host cell nuclear activity  
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The common cold is an example of a(n)   Acute viral infection  
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Prior to administering a flu shot, it is important to confirm that the patient is not allergic to   Eggs  
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Which is one of the few HIV drugs that can penetrate the central nervous system   Abacair (Ziagen)  
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Which of the following was one of the first drugs developed specifically for the treatment of HIV   Zidovudine AZT (Retrovir)  
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What medication is a fusion inhibitor   Enfuvirtide (a class of antiretroviral drugs and is a HIV fusion inhibitor)  
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Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin   Vitamin C  
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What is Osteomalacia   Demeneralization and weakening of the bones  
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What is considered moderate malnutrition   lean body mass reduction of 20%  
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Which dietary supplement is incorrectly paired with its medical use   Garlic - Impoence  
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What herbal supplement is sometimes reffered to as "natures Prozac" and is used for mild-to-moderate depression   St. John's Wort  
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What drug may be used to treat drug-induced bradycardia   Atropine  
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What is the drug of choice for treating an overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol)   Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)  
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What reversal agent may be used to treat narcotic respiratory deppression   Naloxone (Narcan) *be careful it has a short half-life  
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Before dispensing medications to treat or prevent the effects of a bioterrorism outbreak, a pharm tech should   Identify patient allergies  
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Which of the following statements are true about vitamins   They are organic substances required for metabolic functions  
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A deficiency of vitamin C may lead to   Scurvy  
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Alcoholics are often deficient in   Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B9  
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What is another name for vitamin B9   Folic Acid  
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Proportionally, who has the highest amount of body water   An newborn  
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Which electrolyte has a negative charge   Chloride  
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What percentage of hospitalized patients are believed to be malnourished   20%  
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What is a sign of malnutrition   Poor wound healing, Increased number of infections, Breathing difficulties, and Anemia  
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Putting all the electrolytes except phosphate into a small-volume parental bag and then transferring them into each batch of TPN solution is called   Pooling  
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In contrast to two-in-ones, three-in-one TPN solutions   May crack or seperate  
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Which of the following appears on the label for a herbal product   Contents  
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Which herb might benefit patients with diabetes   Chromium Picolinate  
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What is the most common route for poisoning   Ingestion  
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Which of the following is the primary agent for gastric lavage in an emergency room   Activated Charcoal  
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What is the pharmacy technician's responsibility when a Blue Alert cart is returned to the pharmacy   Restock drugs, Remove and Replace expired drugs, Remove and Replace drugs that will expire in the next month  
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