Antibiotics — Flashcards

Interstitial nephritis that develops as a result of Penicillin administration is a type _____ hypersensitivity rxn

What generation of cephalosporins can be used to treat UTI's caused by gram negative bacteria (PEcK)?_____

Cephalosporins have similar hypersensitivities to those seen in what drugs?_____

Macrolides (-thromycin) can prolong the _____, predisposing to Torsades de pointes

Treatment of Brucellosis includes doxycycline and _____

Large doses of vitamin C can give false _____ stool guaiac results

Which protein synthesis inhibitor can precipitate serotonin syndrome?_____

How do Cephalosporin antibiotics influence the nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides?_____

What is used for prophylaxis of Leptospirosis?_____

Certain drugs (e.g. _____), bind to RBC membranes, leading to formation of antibodies against the drug-RBC complex (IgG-mediated hemolytic anemia)