Brand/Generic Name
Ciprofloxacin
Cipro
Penicillins
-cillin
Which medication class should not be used in children or with dairy?
Tetracyclines
True or False: The common cold is caused by bacteria
FALSE
The common cold is a VIRUS
True of False: An uncomplicated UTI takes at least 1 week to treat
FALSE: 3 DAYS is the shortest possible duration
Amoxicillin
Amoxil
Quinolones
-Oxacin
Name the two most common antibiotic side effects
Gastrointestinal (GI) upset
Sensitivity to Sunlight (Photosensitivity)
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
True or False: Lying down helps prevent pneumonia
FALSE
Remaining upright helps to prevent pneumonia
Also: Vaccines (Flu/Pneumonia), NO smoking, Hand Washing/Social Distancing
Fluconazole
Diflucan
*is an Antifungal
-Mycin
Macrolides
*does NOT include Vancomycin
If someone has an anaphylactic reaction to Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (SMX/TMP), which type of drugs should they avoid?
SULFA drugs
VRE
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
What are general preventative measures for MRSA and VRE?
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Clean homes
Avoid sharing personal items
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX)
Bactrim
Septra
-Cycline
Tetracyclines
Which medication causes metallic taste?
Metronidazole (Flaygl)
Also can causes BLOATING (GI upset)
HIV is a:
Virus
Combination treatment is key
What is the main reason we should always finish a course of antibiotics?
Prevent RESISTANCE
Metronidazole
Flagyl
Sulfa Medications
"Sulfa" in their name
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
*Some drugs contain sulfa, but it is not in the name
Patients with tendon issues should avoid which class of antibiotics?
Quinolones
-End in "Oxacin"
CDI stands for:
Clostridium difficile Infection
True or False: Pneumonia is rarely a deadly disease
FALSE
Pneumonia is the most common fatal disease in the US