Antimicrobial Agents — Flashcards

Local, mild infections of Histoplasmosis are treated with _____ drugs, e.g., itraconazole

Hint: what suffix

Which aminoglycosides (3) have activity against _____?Gentamicin; Tobramycin; Amikacin

Interferon _____ may be used in the treatment of hepatitis B and C infections

Administration of _____ for Syphilis may lead to the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction

Neomycin is an aminoglycoside used in _____ prep before colorectal surgery

_____ can be used alone as treatment for latent tuberculosis infections

_____ can cause a maculopapillary rash ifgiven in the setting of viral illnesses, such as EBV infectious mononucleosis

Hint: what drugs

_____ generation cephalosporins include cefuroxime, cefotetan, cefoxitin and cefaclor

Aminopenicillins include _____ and ampicillin

What drugs (2) can be used to treat Shingles (Herpes zoster)?_____, Valacyclovir