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GI/GU
Lungs
Notorious Side-effects
CNS
Grab bag
100
Treatment for C Diff
What is oral vancomycin or metronidazole?
100
The antibiotic and CD4 count at which to start prophylaxis for Pneumocystis pneumonia in a patient with HIV.
TMP-SMX. CD4<200
100
This class of antibiotics can be used to treat TB, and is known to cause oto and nephrotoxicity.
What are the aminoglycocides?
100
SMX-TMP acts as prophylaxis against this infection which causes ring-enhancing lesions on head CT in AIDS.
What is toxoplasmosis?
100
Most commonly used for acne in pediatrics, this class of medications can also treat Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
What are tetracyclines?
200
H Pylori Tripple therapy drugs
What are Amoxacillin, clarithromycin, and a PPI used for?
200
If at first you don't succeed, try this for failed outpatient CAP treatment
What is a 3rd generation cephalosporin?
200
This medication, a beta-lactam with anaerobic coverage, is notorious for causing diarrhea as a side-effect of killing normal gut flora.
What is amoxicillin-clavulanate?
200
What is the antibiotic and treatment duration of choice for neuro-syphilis?
What is penicillin G, for 14 days (q4h)
200
This class of drug can cause tendon rupture in people >60 years old or if taking prednisone
What is Fluoroquinolones?
300
This antibiotic can also be used for gastroparesis
What is an alternative use for erythromycin?
300
Down the wrong tube? You might want to try this for aspiration.
What is Clindamycin or Ampicillin/Sulbactam?
300
This antibiotic has been known to cause a disulfiram-like reaction if alcohol is used while on the medication.
What is metronidazole?
300
Generation of cephalosporins that can cross the blood brain barrier
What are the third generation cephalosporins?
300
A normal side effect you may want to warn your patients about who are taking common medications for TB
What is orange/red body fluids associated with?
400
This bacteriostatic drug used commonly for UTIs becomes bacteriocidal when used with what other drug?
What are Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
400
This potassium salt is added to Amoxicillin to fight against Beta-lactamase producing organisms
What is clavulanic acid?
400
This medication can be taking as malaria prophylaxis, but can cause skin photosensitivity.
What is doxycycline?
400
This medication is used to both TB as well as meningococcal meningeal infections.
What is rifampin?
400
Antibiotics to use for Cervicitis or urethritis
Ceftriaxone for N Gonorrhoeae and Doxycycline for Chlamydia
500
Can be used in place of Amoxicillin in H pylori triple therapy
What is Metronidazole?
500
Two drugs used to treat VRE
What are linezolid and streptogramins (quinupristin, dalfopristin)?
500
Dapsone should not be given to a patient with this condition. Why not?
What can cause hemolytic anemia from G6PD deficiency?
500
Antibiotic to be given to close contacts of patients with Neisseria meningitis
What is rifampin or ciprofloxacin?
500
Diffuse flushing occurred with administration of this antibiotic. What is the drug, and how is it prevented?
Vancomycin. Antihistamines and slow infusion rate.