Antifungal resistance mechanisms US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Antifungal resistance mechanisms Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Azoles are a class of antifungals that can cause _____-toxicity
Answer: hepato
Flashcard 2: Echinocandins are antifungal agents that act at the cell _____
Answer: wall
Flashcard 3: Which class of antifungals result in the formation of membrane pores?_____
Answer: Polyenes
Flashcard 4: Which class of antifungals inhibit synthesis of -glucan?_____
Answer: Echinocandins
Flashcard 5: Echinocandins are administered _____ for systemic candidiasis
Answer: IV
Flashcard 6: ketoconazole
Answer: antiandrogen
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Flashcard 7: Griseofulvin inhibits the action of fungal cell _____
Answer: microtubules
Extra:
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Flashcard 8: For more severe Tinea infections or persistent Onychomycosis (manifestations of dermatophytes), oral _____ is used
Answer: Griseofulvin
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Flashcard 9: Which antifungal agent inhibits fungal protein synthesis?
_____
Answer: Flucytosine
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Flashcard 10: Which azole is used to treat invasive aspergillosis?
_____
Answer: Voriconazole
Extra:
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