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A patient taking Bactrim DS should receive which counseling point?
A. Take with dairy to improve absorption
B. Avoid sunlight and increase fluid intake
C. Store suspension in refrigerator
D. Stop medication when symptoms improve
A patient with diabetes is prescribed Omnicef. What should be monitored?
A. Liver enzymes
B. Blood glucose levels
C. Potassium levels
D. Thyroid function
Expired tetracyclines such as Vibramycin may cause:
A. Severe hypoglycemia
B. Renal toxicity
C. Liver failure
D. Hearing loss
The first dose of Zithromax is considered:
A. Maintenance dose
B. Tapering dose
C. Loading dose
D. PRN dose
Female patients taking Macrobid for uncomplicated UTI are typically treated for
A. 3 days
B. 5 days
C. 7 days
D. 10 days
Which statement is TRUE regarding Amoxil suspension?
A. Stable for 30 days once reconstituted
B. Should be stored at room temperature only
C. Good for 10–14 days once mixed
D. Must be taken on an empty stomach
A patient taking Flagyl should avoid alcohol for how long after therapy?
A. During therapy only
B. 24 hours
C. 2 days
D. 1 week
Diflucan suspension should be:
A. Frozen
B. Refrigerated and discarded after 14 days
C. Stored at room temperature for 30 days
D. Protected from light only
Which antiviral requires adequate hydration and completion of full therapy?
A. Zovirax
B. Tamiflu
C. Valtrex
D. All of the above
Which drugs require avoidance of dairy or antacids?
A. Vibramycin
B. Cipro
C. Amoxil
D. Zithromax
Which medications require completion of FULL course even if feeling better?
A. Bactrim
B. Macrobid
C. Zovirax
D. Mycostatin
A pregnant patient is prescribed doxycycline hyclate. What is the major concern and what should the technician do?
do not take if you are pregnant, may cause birth defects
Why is alcohol strictly contraindicated with metronidazole?
Drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole (Flagyl) causes a severe, unpleasant "disulfiram-like reaction" due to the buildup of acetaldehyde in the body, a toxic byproduct. This interaction often results in severe nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache, flushing, rapid heartbeat, and, in rare cases, severe cardiovascular issues
A patient picks up Truvada for HIV prevention. They mention occasionally missing doses and drinking alcohol regularly.
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