Antimicrobials — Flashcards

Which phase of drug metabolism is lost first in geriatric patients? _____

Hydroxyurea is an antimetabolite that inhibits pyrimidine synthesis by inhibiting _____, thus blocking Thymidine synthesis

Long term use / high-doses of Chloroquine can cause an irreversible _____pathy

The important coverage of Metronidazole can be remembered with the mnemonic: "GET GAP on the Metro with metronidazole" - G_____ - Entamoeba histolytica - Trichomonas vaginalis - Gardnerella vaginalis - Anaerobes - Helicobacter Pylori triple therapy replacement

Which enzymes are inhibited by cladribine? _____

Which antimalarials can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency? _____, Chloroquine, Dapsone, Quinidine

Toxoid vaccines result in the production of anti-_____ antibodies

How should maintenance dose be adjusted in patients with renal or liver disease? _____

What type of vaccine is used for Bordetella pertussis in infants and children? _____

Testing for "_____" in adenocarcinoma of the lung guides systemic therapy in advanced disease