ANTIBIOTICS
This class of antibiotics includes penicillin and amoxicillin
What are beta-lactams
This common antifungal is often used for yeast infections
What is fluconazole
What is an antimicrobial
What is phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
This acronym refers to the standard multi-drug therapy used for HIV
What is HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy)
This antibiotic is known for its risk of tendon rupture and photosensitivity
What is ciprofloxacin
This antifungal drug requires monitoring for hepatotoxicity
What is ketoconazole
This is the term for the lowest concentration of a drug that will inhibit visible growth of a microorganism
What is the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)
This first-line antibiotic is commonly used to treat uncomplicated UTIs
What is nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
This drug class prevents HIV from entering host cells
What are entry inhibitors
This lab should be reviewed before starting vancomycin to avoid nephrotoxicity
What is creatinine or renal function
This IV antifungal is reversed for severe systemic infections and is known as "ampho-terrible" due to side effects
What is amphotericin B
This effect occurs when two antimicrobials used together produce a greater effect than either alone
What is a synergistic effect
This sulfa drug often used for UTIs requires good hydration to prevent crystalluria
What is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
This common antiretroviral drug can cause lactic acidosis and hepatic steatosis
What is zidovudine (AZT)
This class inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and includes drugs like doxycycline
What are tetracyclines
A nurse should monitor potassium and magnesium levels closely with this antifungal
What is amphotericin B
This term refers to the ability of drug to target pathogens without harming host cells
What is selective toxicity
This drug is contraindicated in late pregnancy due to risk of hemolytic anemia in the newborn
What is nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
Tenofovir and emtricitabine are commonly used together in this once-daily pill taken to prevent HIV
What is PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
This antibiotic can cause a disulfiram-like reaction if taken with alcohol
What is metronidazole (Flagyl)
This echinocandin antifungal is used for candidemia in critically ill patients
What is caspofungin (Cancidas)
This test is used to determine which antimicrobial agent is most effective against a specific organism
What is a culture and sensitivity test
This antibiotic for UTIs inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and is typically used for single-dose therapy
What is fosfomycin (Monurol)
This class of antiretroviral drugs prevent HIV from integrating its genetic material into host's DNA
What are integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs)