Antimicrobials — Flashcards

Which antitumor monoclonal antibody is used to treat SCC of the head and neck?_____

Treatment of cystic fibrosis includes aerosolized _____, which hydrolyzes DNA in mucus causing decreased viscosity

Hydroxyurea is useful in the treatment of sickle cell anemia because it increases levels of _____

What drug is used in the management of hyperuricemia in Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?_____

Which antimicrobial can result in a metallic taste in mouth?_____

What is the treatment for overdose of drugs that act as weak acids (e.g. phenobarbital, methotrexate, aspirin)?_____

Filgrastim is a recombinant form of _____

Rasburicase differs from Pegloticase as it is not _____ylated

Patients who are slow _____ have increased side effects from certain drugs due to decreased rate of metabolism

Hydroxyurea is indicated for use in _____ disorders (CML, polycythemia vera, etc)